We Caught up with Ms. Amanda Miklaszewski, exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Hog at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair. Learn more about Amanda below..

What do you do to overcome your obstacles?
To overcome obstacles, I stay focused and maintain a positive mindset. I remind myself that everyone faces challenges and that difficulties are a natural part of life. By pushing through these tough times with optimism, I trust that positive outcomes will eventually follow.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
My favorite thing about Draco is his unwavering positive attitude, no matter how hard we were pushing him. He always approached our work with enthusiasm and never resisted, making our bond even stronger. His cooperative nature truly made working with him a rewarding experience.

What is one thing you had to overcome together?
One challenge we had to overcome together was developing patience and trusting the process. Not knowing if he was respond to feed and get better was a very long process. The early mornings and long nights became repetitive, but Draco’s presence made it much more manageable and rewarding.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
Even though I have completed my unimaginable bucket list goals in the past 2 years, I would love to win a barrow show at Expo or Louisville.

Favorite snack?
Goldfish

Favorite show day breakfast?
Alani & hotel breakfast