Missouri junior swine exhibitors, including Hattie Bradford and Calvin Grady of Gallatin and Kaycee Vandiver of McFall, traveled to jackpot shows throughout the summer competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit.
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Points for the circuit could be earned from 19 different shows held across Missouri. An awards presentation was conducted to conclude the program Aug. 7 at the Pork Place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Over $18,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to the winners in various categories. Area youth won the following:
Hattie Bradford, Gallatin, 5th place in OPB Gilts, 5th place in Spotted Gilts; Calvin Grady, Gallatin, 2nd place in Hereford Gilts, 9th place in Crossbred Gilts; Kaycee Vandiver, McFall, 5th place in Crossbred Barrows, 8th place in Crossbred Gilts.
Premium sponsors for this year’s Circuit included Heimer Hampshires and Show Stock Outfitters. Funds were also raised through advertising in the official pocket guide and two benefit auctions.