When sale season comes, everyone wants to know which pig is the one. But the truth is, no one knows. In fact, it's a rare occasion when the...
Swine showmanship is more than just walking your pig; it's about building a partnership. The bond you create with your animal is essential for...
Observing and Assessing the Health of Your Pigs: A Guide for Show Pig Parents
One of the essential aspects of caring for pigs, especially for...
As show families, you pour your heart and soul into your project and livestock breeders do the same for their operation. No matter what your...
Top 10 Signs Your Live in the Show Barn
10. No one in your home ever says "Were you born in a barn?"
9. There is a growing...
The moment you step up to the ring for showmanship the judge has their eye on the class, but do you know what they're looking for?
Here are...
When we're young, there is so much we don't realize. There is so much we can't possibly appreciate about our lives or our experiences. Only with...
County fairs are the first place most of us experience competitive livestock events. Often, they serve as a place where love of livestock and the...
Written by: Riley Stull
“It’s almost an expectation now that when you hit the ring, your skin and hair is on point."
- Kent...
Watch the replay of B.J. Eick presenting 7 Secrets to Show Pig Selection
When the judge is sorting a tough class of swine showman, they have some tricks up their sleeve that can really put you to the test. In Winning at...
Showing livestock isn't easy. With so many resources poured into the project at home, kids are plainly aware that the pressure is on when it's time...