The South Dakota State Fair Foundation has launched the “Hog Wild for a Better Barn” fundraising campaign, a major initiative to purchase 450 new hog pens for the Swine Barn at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
The fundraising goal for the project is $240,000. The Swine barn serves as a central home for 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibitors, and updated pens will improve safety, comfort and usability for both exhibitors and animals.
The South Dakota Pork Producers and South Dakota State Fair Foundation both have offered a $30,000 matching challenge for 4-H exhibitors and open class exhibitors, respectively. For additional information, contact Peggy Besch, South Dakota State Fairgrounds manager, at 605.353.7340 or [email protected], or visit the www.sdstatefair.com.
PHOTO: Hogs (Journal photo by Jennifer Carrico)
