Lane Bridges showing his pig at the 6th Annual Pig Project Show & Auction

The Chattooga County Young Farmers hosted the 6th Annual Pig Project Show and Auction on Monday, November 9th at the Chattooga Ag Center. Nine 4-H and FFA members exhibited 18 pigs at the show.

The following students exhibited pigs in the show:

Lane Bridges, Cody Corbin, Trent Dawson, Grace Dooley, Lillie Dooley, Michael Dooley, Shelby Nutter, Tanner Nutter and Joshua Willingham.

Showmanship winners were Cody Corbin, Lane Bridges, Tanner Nutter and Shelby Nutter. Showmanship winners received buckles sponsored by the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Lane Bridges and Reserve Champion Barrow was exhibited by Tanner Nutter. Grand Champion Gilt was exhibited by Michael Dooley and Reserve Champion Gilt was exhibited by Trent Dawson.

Show sponsors were Chattooga County Young Farmers, Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, Chattooga County Farm Bureau, CKP Insurance, Menlo Restaurant, Chattooga Truck and Tire, Farm Credit, 05 Cattle Company, PDP, Harvey’s Southend Auto and Southern Living Farm and Garden.

The Summerville Veterinary Clinic donated services for the project.

The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the students. The pigs averaged $1.51 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”