8/21/2012 3:34:02 AM

A wonderful capture of them!

8/21/2012 3:38:41 AM

I think 4H kids must end up with a better idea about how life works. Love this image! I am sure I see a look in the sows eyes that says she really likes the little girl.

8/21/2012 3:41:53 AM

Aren't some pigs pets, on the farm? I would think it would be tough too. But it's a different lifestyle, for sure. I hope this story has a happy ending for all! :-)

8/21/2012 3:56:30 AM

It IS sad. Can't imagine taking a baby farm animal, raising it till it's fit for the fair, then giving it over to become, as you said, food on someone's table. The tenderness of this scene is truly hard to take, knowing what will follow...

8/21/2012 3:58:37 AM

I never did 4-H for that very reason, Michelle. I could never give it up after I had raised it. A very moving capture.

8/21/2012 4:26:46 AM

Nice Catch Best case she becomes a breeder otherwise BBQ MEAT.
All these kids are well aware of the future for all the animals they raise. It is a REAL WORLD/LIFE lesson an they are much better off for learning it ..

Jack

8/21/2012 4:38:38 AM

Nice photo.

8/21/2012 4:41:07 AM

Hi Michelle,Sure is a lot ham there.Excellent capture my friend,Sept is when our fairs begin!!!!

8/21/2012 5:16:38 AM

Sweet capture, Michelle! As one who grew up on a farm and was a 4-Her for years (although sewing was my focus), these kids do love their animals, of course, but they also know from the git-go that the goal is to sell them and (hopefully) earn top dollar to help pay for all the feed and upkeep it takes to get them to the fair.

8/21/2012 7:13:16 AM

a cute image!

8/21/2012 11:31:47 AM

You have captured a beautiful 'bond' between this girl and her pig, Michelle!

I do hope there is a farm in the 'future' for the pig, My Friend!!

8/21/2012 1:17:58 PM

Over the top adorable Michelle!

jo ann c.

8/21/2012 1:29:10 PM

This is over the top adorable Michelle!

jo ann c.

8/21/2012 1:30:10 PM

Adorable capture of interspecies love and affection.

8/21/2012 2:11:27 PM

Two really good friends communicating Michelle! I hope she end up in stud, rather than the other option!

8/21/2012 3:40:48 PM

Nice capture and the pig looks content, Michell! They all know going in that it will end up on someones table.

8/21/2012 5:02:40 PM

Soooooooo cute-At least it,s not her own table

8/21/2012 6:11:06 PM

You always have the greatest state and county fair captures, Michelle, and this one is priceless! Such endearment from both parties - look at the pig's adoring expression! Yes, it does seem sad to us, but many, many parents and kids (even those who don't live on farms) participate in 4H. My computer guru has 4 kids who do it every year; he says it teaches them valuable life lessons...But it would be tough for me.

8/21/2012 8:30:36 PM

looks like someone is having fun...nice capture

8/22/2012 2:39:45 AM

looks like someone is having fun...nice capture

8/22/2012 2:40:20 AM

looks like someone is having fun...nice capture

8/22/2012 2:40:20 AM

This is adorable, Michelle. A wonderful moment captured for sure.

8/23/2012 7:08:20 AM

This is a wonderful storytelling image, Michelle! I've never been a country girl, but I can imagine that growing up with these experiences can be a valuable lesson.

8/23/2012 9:23:08 AM

Sadder for the poor pig!!! Not a life style I'd enjoy. A great story telling image=^..^=

8/26/2012 3:54:17 AM