Months of hard work by Chattooga County FFA and 4-H students will be on display this evening as the annual Pig Show and Auction takes place at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

The event begins at 7 PM and marks the culmination of the annual Chattooga County Pig Project, which gives local students hands-on experience raising livestock while learning responsibility, animal care, and financial management.

Participating students received their hogs during the summer and have spent months feeding, caring for, and preparing their animals for the show and auction.

The students had an opportunity to exhibit their progress during the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair in August, where a market hog preview show featured showmanship competitions and weight classes.

Tonight’s event will give students an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned before their hogs are sold at auction.

The Chattooga County Young Farmers Association coordinates the project, helping students gain practical experience in livestock production and agricultural business.

The auction is an important part of the program because proceeds from the sale of each student’s hog go directly to that student. The money can help support future agricultural projects, educational expenses, or college savings.

Buyers will have an opportunity to watch the students show their hogs before participating in the auction. Purchased animals will be delivered to a processor for the buyer.

The annual Pig Project has become an important part of agricultural education in Chattooga County, bringing together students, families, agricultural organizations, and local businesses in support of the next generation of farmers.

The public is encouraged to attend and support the participating students.

The Chattooga County FFA and 4-H Pig Show and Auction begins at 7 PM tonight at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.