Hillsboro FFA members exhibit livestock at the Ohio State Fair
Hillsboro FFA member Dalayna Collins is pictured with her Tamworth Gilt at the Ohio State Fair in July. (Submitted photo)
On July 27-29, Hillsboro FFA members Dalayna Collins, Corbin Winkle and Claire Winkle exhibited swine projects at the Ohio State Fair.
Collins placed fourth with her Poland China Gilt, fifth with her Tamworth Gilt and third in her showmanship heat. She said she really enjoyed the experience of traveling away from our hometown to show her pigs.
Corbin Winkle was the winner in the 16-year-old skillathon contest for breeding gilt session, and he was third with his Chester White Gilt.
Claire Winkle was 13-year-old skillathon winner, 13-year-old showmanship winner, 13-year-old Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor and fifth overall ages for Outstanding Breeding Exhibitor.
At the beginning of the Ohio State Fair, Kailyn Greer and Sam Tipton competed in some of the equine contests. Greer was eighth in Barrels and fifth in Keyhole. Tipton was fifth place with her horse in Ground Roping.
Addy Knauff had her alpaca fiber judged at the State Fair, and she placed first, second and third in show class for shorn fleece.
Congratulations to all exhibitors, and good luck at the Highland County Fair.