February 22nd at 6 pm, the Washington Extension Office will hold the annual “Know Your Swine” Workshop and Exhibitor Meeting for new and beginning swine showmen. This is an introductory meeting to the Swine Project and current swine industry topics. ISU Swine Specialist Matt Romoser, 4-H swine superintendents and mentor families, and 4-H staff will discuss early care management, facilities and equipment, feeding, biosecurity issues, showmanship tips, African Swine Fever and ractopamine-free projects. This meeting is required if you plan to show swine at the 2023 county fair and did not attend a Ractopamine Free Meeting in February 2020, 2021, or 2022. All swine exhibitors must attend one of these ractopamine-free project meetings with a parent/guardian to exhibit at the Washington County Fair. Questions regarding how to get involved with the swine project area as an exhibitor or community partner may be directed to the Washington County Extension Office.