But some young swine showmen say to raise and train a pig to maturity is understanding its gentleness, loyalty, individuality and intelligence. A boar is a male pig that hasn't been neutered, and a sow is a female pig that has borne at least one litter. A bond is quickly formed between the owner and his pig; they become a team. Pigs have taken some cruel hits over the years. Martin said participants don't have to belong to 4-H to compete in the association's events. She is proud of her...

The ordinance adopted by the County Board said, in part: "It is the position of the Adams County Board that these are valid concerns for the neighbors of the proposed site, and therefore High Power Pork, LLC, should make the maximum effort to control odor and lessen the impact of their operation on the neighboring residents. Squibb was not able to say immediately what sort of information was being sought. But department officials said they needed more information before making a...

Meanwhile, members of the Valley Stewardship Network and other groups said they plan to push for the moratorium and further study on the potential effects of large-scale farming. Supporters and opponents of measures that would limit large-scale farming in Vernon County have indicated they plan to protest Monday outside a public hearing on the proposed restriction. On July 11, the county s Health Committee unanimously recommended a six-month moratorium on large-scale farms in the county so...

In the weight class, like-sized pigs compete against each other and pigs are judged on their condition, quality of meat and physical attributes. The goal is to maintain eye contact with the judge, keep control of the pig and keep it in front of the judge as much as possible. Travis knew he was in trouble when Cow, his pig, started rooting through the wood shavings lining the show ring. He then stuck his nose in it and tried to start digging before plopping down in the middle of the ring in...

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