We caught up with Bailey Stromberger to talk about Bennie and the journey that led them to Denver.

Tell us a little bit about your champion:
Bennie was born and raised in Colorado. He was a barn favorite from the moment we brought him home. He was a fun and loving pig to work with and always did what I asked of him. He loved when I gave him marshmallows, and I still miss him today.

Who is somebody that helped you achieve this win?
I wouldn’t be able to do what I do in this industry without my family helping me along the way. We all participate in daily activities in the barn, and most of the time we love doing it together — usually with very loud music.

What was the most challenging homework you had to make up?
The most challenging homework I had to make up was geometry.

What was a challenge you had to overcome with your champion or at the show?
The challenge I faced with Bennie was managing his weight. In October we started feeding him for a show on New Year’s Eve. By Thanksgiving we liked him well enough that we changed our feeding plan and decided to take him to the National Western Stock Show.

What’s your go-to snack in the snack tub?
Nerds Gummy Clusters.