We Caught up with Mr. Kashen Young exhibitor of the Grand Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt at the 2024 Oklahoma Youth Expo. Learn more about Kashen below…

What was one difficult challenge you faced to get this win?
My nerves. It was my first time to show at OYE and to go through the holding pens and sift pens by myself and not have someone there with me was something new but I overcame it.

What is one thing you dislike the most about showing pigs?
When the pigs step on my feet

One thing you enjoy the most:
Getting to see my friends

Something new you tried:
OYE. I was never pushed to show at OYE until I was ready and after watching last year I finally decided I was ready to try and show there.

Besides being named Grand Champion, what was another memorable moment for you?
Setting the new record for high selling gilt

Somebody you look up to:
Brycen Johnston, Kaitlyn Dufur and Sara Marlow

Favorite show product:
Flare

What playlist do you have blaring in the barn?
We are old school and still just listen to the radio at the barn so just what ever comes on.