We caught up with Mr. Ty Murphy, exhibitor of the 4th Overall NJSA Gilt at the 2025 National Junior Show. Learn more about Ty below…

Fun/Interesting fact about your champion
My Hamp gilt is very curious and noisy.  She watches everything going on in the barn.

Ever had a show ring fail? Tell us the story!
I once grabbed the wrong brush when preparing for the ring so I showed my white legged pig with black brush marks on it.  It was embarrassing because my family gave me a hard time.

What’s your favorite non-livestock hobby?
Outside of showing livestock, I enjoy fishing and playing baseball.

If your champion had a theme song, what would it be?
NOTHING LEFT 2 LOSE by Ryan Oakes

What’s the one thing in your show box you can’t live without?
I can’t live without snacks and my favorite for the showbox is Cadbury Caramellos.

What do you enjoy most about the summer national shows?
Getting to see friends I don’t see very often.