At Westfair, the Bacon Buddies program pairs kids with special needs and experienced mentors to bond with hogs, learning hands-on care skills like feeding and grooming—inspired by Iowa State Fair’s success. Participants like Taylor Black championed the initiative, seeing it as a transformative, confidence-boosting experience for both kids and mentors, with joyful outcomes and therapeutic connections that make it a win-win for all.

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