The Chattooga County Young Farmers hosted the 7th Annual Pig Project Show and Auction on Monday, November 8th at the Chattooga Ag Center. Ten students exhibited 20 pigs at the show.

The following students exhibited pigs in the show: Lane Bridges, Trent Dawson, Lillie Dooley, Natalie Edwards, Raylan Hardin, Callen Kerce, Shelby Nutter, Tanner Nutter, Tate Whitlock and Joshua Willingham. Showmanship winners were Callen Kerce, Lane Bridges, Joshua Willingham and Shelby Nutter. Showmanship winners received buckles sponsored by the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Lillie Dooley and Reserve Champion Barrow was exhibited by Joshua Willingham. Grand Champion Gilt was exhibited by Lane Bridges and Reserve Champion Gilt was exhibited by Shelby Nutter.

Show sponsors were Chattooga County Young Farmers, Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, Menlo Restaurant, Chattooga Printing, Hardin Farms, Easter Electric, Diamond K Cattle, D and E Hardware, Pritchett Custom Sawing, Whitlock Farms, Evans Welding and Southern Living Farm and Garden.

The Summerville Veterinary Clinic donated services for the project.

There were 14 pigs auctioned. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the students. The pigs averaged $2.14 per pound.

According to Chattooga County Young Farmer Advisor, Lauren Jarrett, “The pig project is an excellent opportunity for students to raise an animal and show on a local level. The support from sponsors and buyers shows the support our community has for youth involved in FFA and 4-H activities”.