Missouri Students Participate in Youth Swine Judging Contest

Columbia, Mo.,-On Thursday, August 15, 78 FFA and 4-H members participated in the 2024 Swine Judging Contest at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Winners were announced in the Novice, Junior, Senior and Pro Division. The top individual was recognized in each division, in addition to High Overall Team. The contest, sponsored by the Missouri Pork Association, consisted of four swine judging classes and two sets of 5 questions. Prizes were sponsored by Perry Genetics, Croy Farms and Will Menne Family. Each member of the top team in each division received a bucket, and top individuals were awarded chairs to recognize their accomplishment.

In the Pro Division, High Team Overall was awarded to Mizzou GDI which included Tucker Robnett, Alaina Link and Carlee Long. The top individual went to Taylor Burns.

In the Senior Division, High Team Overall was awarded to the All Stars with team members Lindsay McDonald, Aurora Hilkerbaumer, Carson Coram and Michaela Miller. The top individual was awarded to Braden Dennison.

In the Junior Division, High Team Overall went to The Blue Butts. Team members included Mesa Tiemann, Aubree Sloan, Trynleigh Porter and Greenley Curtis. The top individual was presented to Mesa Tiemann.

In the Novice Division, High Team Overall was awarded to the Spotty Too Hotties which included Addy Sloan, Carlee Sloan, Anniston Curtis and Chesney Brock. The top individual was awarded to Addy Sloan.

The Missouri Pork Association represents the state's pork producers in the areas of promotion, research, education, and public policy. For more information about this or any other programs of the Missouri Pork Association, visit www.mopork.com, or call (573) 445-8375.