We Caught up with Mr. Trevor Parde exhibitor of the Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at the 2024 NJSS. Learn more about Trevor below..

Age: 19

Grade: Sophomore in college

Hometown: Adams, NE

What was the most special part about your win?
Doing it with my two best friends on an animal that wasn’t ever gonna be shown if I wouldn’t have picked her out

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
Her different colored eyes, her easy going attitude

Does your animal have any quirks?
Sits like a dog

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
Win the gilt show at State Fair

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
Lifting, Going to the lake, skiing, hanging out with friends

What is your pre-show routine?
Throw on the black long sleeve shirt (every show)

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Wintex white, pink2purple, Pepi Spray

Gilts or Barrows?
Gilts

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Summer shows

Favorite Breed?
Duroc