The Chattooga County Young Farmers hosted the 8th Annual Pig Project Show and Auction on Monday, November 7th at the Chattooga Ag Center. Eight students exhibited 16 pigs at the show.

The following students exhibited pigs in the show:

Lane Bridges, Cody Corbin, Lillie Dooley, Natalie Edwards, Callen Kerce, Tanner Nutter, Tate Whitlock and Joshua Willingham.

Showmanship winners were Callen Kerce, Cody Corbin, Lane Bridges, and Natalie Edwards. Showmanship winners received buckles sponsored  by the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited Josh Willingham

and Reserve Champion Barrow was exhibited by Lane Bridges. Grand Champion Gilt was exhibited by Josh Willingham and Reserve Champion Gilt was exhibited by  Tate Whitlock. 

In Junior record books, Cody Corbin placed first and Callen Kerce was second. In the senior record books, Natlie Edwards was first and Lillie Dooley was second. 

Sponsors included  Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, Equipment Outlet, Farm Bureau, 05 Cattle Company. Hayden Taylor Designs, Hammonds Auto, Harveys Southend Auto, Diamond K Farm, Willingham Construction, Whitlock Farms and Southern Living Farm and Garden.

The Summerville Veterinary Clinic donated services for the project.

There were 10 pigs auctioned. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the students. The pigs averaged $1.77 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 it 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”