Wednesday morning was the kickoff for the Swine shows, at the 2026 McDonough County 4-H Fair.
Results of the Breeding Gilts Show
Class 1: 1. Hailey Turner
Crossbred Gilt Results
Class 2: 1. Kylie McGrew
Class 3: 1. Mason Turner
In the Breeding Gilts show, class 1 and 2 concluded of Kylie McGrew, with her Duroc, winning Champion Purebred Gilt, and Reserve Purebred Gilt going to Hailey Turner, with her Tamworth.
Class 4: 1. Nolan Hoge
Class 5: 1. Nora Hoge 2. Hailey Turner 3. Mason Turner
Class 6: 1. Hailey Turner 2. Kylie McGrew
Class 7: 1. Jaren Kruse 2. Mullen Butcher
Class 8: 1. Kylie McGrew
Champion Crossbred Gilt was awarded to Kylie McGrew and Reserve Crossbred Gilt was awarded to Nora Hoge. Overall, your Grand Champion Gilt goes to Kylie McGrew, and your Reserve Champion Gilt goes to Nora Hoge.
Results of the Barrow Show
Class 1: 1. Mason Turner
Class 2: 1. Hailey Turner
Class 3: 1. Jaren Kruse
Class 4: 1. Cain Butcher
In the Barrow show, Hailey Turner, with her Landrace, received Champion Purebred Barrow, and winning Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow went to Mason Turner, with his Berkshire.
Results of Crossbred Barrows
Class 5: 1. Hailey Turner 2. Kylie McGrew
Class 6: 1. Nolan Hoge 2. Kendrick Welsh
Class 7: 1. Hailey Turner 2. Nora Hoge 3. Kylie McGrew
Class 8: 1. Mullen Butcher
Class 9: Kendrick Welsh
Champion Crossbred Barrow was awarded to Hailey Turner and Reserve Crossbred Barrow was awarded to Nora Hoge. Overall, your Grand Champion Barrow goes to Hailey Turner, and your Reserve Champion Barrow goes to Nora Hoge.
Results of Showmanship from Swine Show
Junior Showmanship: Mason Turner
Senior Showmanship: Hailey Turner
Advanced Showmanship: Nora Hoge
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