We caught up with Ms. Emily Myers, exhibitor of the 3rd Overall Crossbred Barrow at the 2025 The Exposition and the 5th Overall Purebred Gilt at the 2025 NJSS. Learn more about Emily below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
The cross barrow has been one of my favorite pigs to have in the barn. He loves to be outside and would walk all day long!
I was nervous to have a Chester in the barn at the beginning of the summer because they usually have a “bad rap” but she has had a great attitude and been one of the best ones to walk all summer!

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
A show ring fail for me would have to be at our county fair several years ago. I was showing and in the ring my pig went in between the judges legs!

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
My favorite non-livestock hobby would have to be hanging out with friends and family or making desserts!

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
Our theme song would have to Good Vibes by Chris Janson. Both of these pigs have been great all summer in walking and eating so have brought nothing but good vibes to the barn.

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

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
I enjoy all the competitions the NJSA board puts on at the shows and seeing families from all over come together to hang out at one show.