Mr. Kyle Mendes will be sorting the Novice & Intermediate Swine Showmanship at The 2023 Exposition – Get to know a little about Kyle in the below interview, brought to you by YGB Livestock Camps!

Who got you involved in the livestock industry and how?
My parents got me involved in the livestock industry. Showing livestock has been a part of our family for generations

Where are you from and what brought you to where you currently live?
I am originally from Modesto, CA. I moved to Gainesville, FL to obtain my Master’s Degree from The University of Florida. I currently live in Lake Butler, FL and am a Meat Science Professor at UF

Biggest pet peeve in showmanship ring?
My biggest pet peeve is when an exhibitor turns their pig too quickly, especially when on a rear view

One of your favorite memories with your brother?
The opportunity to judge livestock at Fresno State for my brother

Favorite past Expo memory?
My first Expo I was working in the ring and Dan Hoge told me I was a great representative of the NJSA

What’s something you enjoy that doesn’t involve livestock?
I enjoy going to baseball games with my family, cooking, and meat judging