We Caught up with Ms. Emma Hartman exhibitor of the Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt at the Iowa State Fair FFA show.  Learn more about Emma below…

Age: 18

Grade: Freshman in college

Hometown: Wilton, Iowa

Tell us a little about your champion:

My gilt never had a name she always went by Cobb Gilt. This gilt was special to us because we knew she would be good when she showed at the County
Fair but knew she was going to be her best at State Fair. Along with how good she was physically while in the barn she was the best behaved pig we’ve had. She was chill and loved getting brushed.

First person you hugged after your win?

Jeremy Mabry who was by my side throughout the whole week helping me get ready and then right after my brother who always wanted me to achieve winning at the state fair.

Who is another exhibitor you admire?

My brother Tyler Hartman who I have looked up to since I started showing and the one who took weeks to find the perfect gilt for me.

Favorite Fair Food?

The Finisher which is a loaded Baked Potato with mac-n-cheese, brisket, and sour cream from the Rib Shack at the Iowa State Fair

Favorite Pump Up Song:

I don’t have one specific song really just anything country or throwbacks.