The winners will be awarded a market hog to be taken as a project and shown at the Stark County Fair in 2025.  The pigs will be donated by the Krug Family and will be ready for the exhibitors in the spring, sometime in May.

Any 4H member may participate if they will be enrolled with a club for 2025 and this is either their 1st year taking a swine project or a member that this is their last year in 4H and are taking a swine project.  Two individuals will be chosen.

To Enter the contest the exhibitor must write an essay outlining why they would like to take a swine project, as well as what housing and feed arrangements they will have.  Include in the essay your name, age, phone number, number of years you have been involved in 4-H, previous projects taken, and any other information you feel is important and/or interesting.  Be creative!  Think about what may make your essay stand out from others.  The essay may be hand written or typed and may include art work.

Parents/Guardian MUST sign at the bottom of the essay confirming that they would be able to receive the pig, take care of the pig properly as far as housing and feed requirements, and that they agree to oversee the project.  The child is responsible to complete the project by attending QA, skill-a-thon and showing the pig at the Stark County Fair this year.

Our family is looking for individuals who show enthusiasm and interest in owning and raising a pig and who is able to provide proper care and adequate housing for a swine project.  When planning for housing and fencing needs, remember that the pig will be around 40-70 lbs in May and around 240-270 lbs upon completion of the project.

Essays are due by March 15, 2025. The family will be meeting the week following the 15th of March and the winners will be notified by phone. All others will be sent a letter by mail.  If you win, be sure you sign up for the project with your club.  Mail your essay to:  Scott Krug 1691 Barnard Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

This is the seventh year for this program and we hope to continue it in memory of Carolyn Krug for years to come.  To help make this possible it is suggested that a percentage of the sale of your project be donated back to the fund.

If you have any questions call Scott at 330-465-3628.

Carolyn and Bob Krug were long time supporters of 4H and everything that 4H stood for.  They were on the swine committee for 45+ years.  Their five children all showed swine, their six grandchildren all showed swine and now their great grandchildren are beginning to show swine.  All also took various other projects too.  They were both very dedicated and committed to making 4H and the swine program a positive experience for all exhibitors.

If we can help the exhibitor in any way, we will be more than happy to do so.  We want this to be a successful, positive experience and fun for the exhibitors.