We caught up with Mr. Will Warnock, exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow at the 2025 The Exposition. Learn more about Will below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
I bought this pig without ever seeing him in person. I just watched his video. Originally just bought him for our county fair that’s in June, but then end of the spring and beginning of summer we quickly realized he needed to be on the team for national shows.

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
I don’t think I’ve ever had a true show ring fail. I have not done as well as I wanted to before in a class or maybe had a pig break down in ring before but not a huge fail. I’m generally a pretty positive person so try to do my best and learn from everything.

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
When I’m not doing something with livestock, I like to hunt, go boating, and I like anything to do with football.

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
His song would be Cocky by Kid Rock – he always kinda had a chip on his shoulder cause was never the best mood pig but when he showed he was kinda demanding in his presence!

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
Ultra white

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
I enjoy seeing friends catching up with everyone. I also love having expo at my state fairgrounds!!