Swine 3 Project Guidelines

• Do a minimum of seven activities in Level 3 of the Swine Achievement Program each year.
• Complete this level within three years. v Participate in a minimum of five of the learning experiences listed each year.
• Practice and develop the life skills of leading others, making decisions, planning and communicating while you learn to take risks, think creatively, use community resources, explore careers and take responsibility.
• Keep the Planning Guide current including project goals and listing project highlights as they occur.
• Share your swine knowledge and skills with others.
• Have fun!

Swine 3 Achievement Program

If you have completed levels 1 and 2, you know each chapter contains swine-related activities that encourage you to practice a certain life skill while doing the activity. In many cases, because this is an activity guide and not a resource manual, you will need to research other sources of information to complete a particular activity. The page of swine resources in the back of your guide is a good place to start, but you’ll also want to work closely with your project helper.
Remember this is your own personal guide. Feel free to use it to record your thoughts and ideas. Most questions will not have a “right” answer. The questions will help you explore the subject and your own ideas in more depth. Additional activities are included in Swine Helper’s Guide. Many of these are fun experiences for you to use with other youth as you develop your leadership skills.

Your Project Helper

You may choose your own helper. This person might be a project leader or advisor, teacher, family member, neighbor, friend or anyone who has the interest to work with you to complete Level 3. You’ll meet with your helper as you set goals, plan and complete activities in this guide. Discussing each activity with your helper and having this person date and initial your achievement program will make this project more interesting and fun.