Updated: January 23, 2012
We will be providing the powerpoint presentation of the WSPA Show Pig Symposium
speakers throughout the next few days. Take a look below:
Sow Health - Erik Fugate ( Merck Animal Health)
Show Pig Health - Erik Fugate (Merck Animal Health)
Updated: January 9, 2012
The speakers have been announced for the Wisconsin Show Pig Association Symposium being held on January 21st. The event will cover important topics for producers and show pig exhibitors from sale day to show day and everything in between.
Registration is from 9:15 - 10:00am
AM Producer Session - 10:00am - Noon
Pig Preparation for Face to Face and Internet Sales - The Wendt Group
Sow Herd Health and Vaccination Protocol - Eric Fugate, Merck Animal Health
Website and Print Marketing for the Show Pig Producers - Steva Robinson, Novel Designs
Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m.
PM Session: 1:00-3:00 pm
How to Feed a Champion - Al Schminke, Show Tec
Keeping Your Pigs Healthy Throughout the Show Season - Eric Fugate, Merck Animal Health
The Little Things That Make a Difference - WSPA Youth Board
Question & Answer Session - WSPA Producer Members·
Remember to RSVP to wiscsoninshowpigassociation@gmail.com by January 18th to reserve your spot.
Updated: December 16, 2011
Get ready for the upcoming show season by attending the 2012 WSPA Show Pig Symposium. Learn everything from animal health to feeding to proper showmanship techniques. Get all of your questions answered by our amazing lineup of speakers and from our very own Wisconsin producers!
The symposium will be held on January 21st at the Arlington Public Events Center in Arlington, WI. The symposium will be divided into two sessions. From 10am – Noon will be a session for producers. Topics will include sow/herd health, preparing pigs for sale, tips for holding a successful internet sale, and website promotion. From 1:00pm – 3:00pm the session will focus on the youth and their swine projects. Topics will include Show Pig Health, Feeding, Tips and Tricks of successful showing, and Q & A with the Wisconsin Producer Panel.
All attendees are welcome for lunch from Noon – 1:00pm.
The cost of the symposium is Free to WSPA members and $10.00 for nonmembers.
Reserve your spot by contacting Jean Doherty at 920-262-8965 or
by email at kevinandjean@netwurx.net before January 18th. We hope to see you there!
Updated: November 8, 2011
Orders Due Monday, December 5th
Updated: September 16, 2011
Wisconsin Show Pig Association To Hold Annual Meeting Oct. 2nd
The Wisconsin Show Pig Association (WSPA) will be holding a meeting open to all current youth, producer and general members and interested individuals on Oct. 2ndd from 2-4 p.m. at Watson Family Farms in Edgerton.
On the agenda for the meeting is lunch, a recap of the 2011 show season and WSPA progress, a review of bylaws, elections for both the five member youth board as well as the executive board, and plans for 2012. Attendees are encouraged to visit the WSPA website www.wisconsinshowpigassociation.com to find more information on bylaws, officers and membership.
We will be announcing and distributing the special WSPA premium awards from the Wisconsin State Fair which include the following:
WSPA Wisconsin State Fair Awards
The Wisconsin Show Pig Association (WSPA) will present premium awards to the Champion and Reserve Champion Gilt in each breed show if the gilt was bred by a WSPA member and exhibited by a WSPA member.
Breed Champions: $50 Reserve Champions: $25
The Wisconsin Show Pig Association (WSPA) will present premium awards to the Champion and Reserve Champion barrow in each market division if the barrow was bred by a WSPA member and exhibited by a WSPA member.
Breed Champions: $50 Reserve Champions: $25
Please bring a dish to pass. Watson Farms is located at 7727 W. Stebbinsville Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534. For more information please emailwisconsinshowpigassociation@gmail.com or call Jeff at 608-346-9561 or Sarah at 608-884-4029.
The Wisconsin Show Pig Association goal is to foster and promote Wisconsin’s growing show pig industry by providing opportunities for youth to develop their knowledge, leadership, fellowship, life skills and respect for themselves, the swine industry agriculture and its goals by working with swine producers, other showmen and allied industry professions.
Updated: June 23, 2011
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Tip Wannasian, an 18 year old from Thailand, spent her summer participating in the WSPA show circuit. Living with the Ken Luety family, who's daughter Ali also participates in the circuit, Tip attended and graduated from Clinton High School this spring. The WSPA would like to thank Tip for her participation and the positive impact she made on the families in the show circuit! |
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Updated: June 15, 2011
Final 2011 show results & point standings
