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Alaska Kids Raise Pigs for Fair | Anchorage News
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In Alaska, kids as young as eleven are turning livestock raising into a serious business—dedicating months to caring for pigs and other animals, learning responsibility, saving for college, and even following family farming traditions. Through the 4-H program, they’re mastering time management, resilience, and hard work while juggling school and sports. At the Alaska State Fair auction, community support goes beyond the sale, with donors adding to the kids’ earnings—a celebration of young farmers building futures one piglet at a time. Last year alone, over 130 animals sold, bringing in big returns for the 4-H members and proving that grit and community can turn passion into profit.
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