Thursday, August 27, 2020

Tate Welch Wins More Swine Show Awards

 Tate Welch won some more swine show awards, the Missouri Pork Association announced last Wednesday. Welch and other exhibitors traveled around the state competing for points in the MPA Youth Show Pig Circuit between the months of June and July. An awards show was held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds on August 12th. 

Tate Welch won 3rd for OPB Barrow and 2nd for Poland China Barrow in the statewide competitions. 

Over 170 members participated in the program, accumulating points from shows held around Missouri. Points could be awarded through various breeds as well as showmanship.

Two participants from Martinsville and one from Maryville were also awarded medals at the state level. Pacey Cope of Martinsville was 4th in Crossbred Barrow and 5th in Intermediate Showmanship. Parker Crain of Martinsville was 4th in Novice Showmanship. Royse Laffey of Maryville was 4th in Spotted Barrow and 4th in Spotted Gilt. 


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