Jun 06

South Dakota Swine Summit

Saturday, June 6

Format: In-Person
Where: SDSU Animal Science Complex, 1097 North Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007
Contact: Rafe Royall, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Swine Specialist

South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 North Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007).

Participants will tour the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility and attend educational sessions about biosecurity, nutrition, animal evaluation, showmanship and daily care, and carcass evaluation and anatomy.

This event will qualify as a 4-H Youth Livestock Literacy event.

Registration

The event is free to attend, but registration is required using the form below by June 1.

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Interior of a swine production facility.

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SDSU off-site wean-to-finish production barn.

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