We Caught up with Mr. Landon Elchinger exhibitor of the 5th Overall Purebred Gilt at the 2024 Exposition. Learn more about Landon below..

Age: 13

Grade: 8th

Hometown: Deshler, OH

What was the most special part about your win?
The most special part of my win is that I got to see all my hard work and dreams become reality.

What is your favorite thing about your animal?
My favorite thing about my gilt is the fact that she lived up to her name.

Does your animal have any quirks?
One big quirk she has is being afraid of backdrops.

What is one thing you hope to accomplish by the end of your show career?
One major thing I would like to accomplish by the end of my show career is to win the Ohio State Fair.

Who is your biggest role model?
My biggest role model would have to be Doug Albright as he has taught me everything I know about feeding, training, and fitting one to get to the backdrop.

Favorite hobbies outside of showing livestock?
I have many hobbies outside of the livestock world that include tractor pulling with my family, hunting with family and friends, and last but not least is helping run our family’s farm.

What is your pre-show routine?
Putting on my lucky blue shirt, geling my hair, and making sure pigs are on point.

What are some of your showbox essentials?
Jimmy shine, chalk, smoke, my Sullivan’s roller combs, and the rest of my showday supplies.

Gilts or Barrows?
Gilts

Tennis Shoes or Boots?
Tennis Shoes

Cats or Dogs?
Dogs

Summer shows or winter shows?
Winter Shows

Favorite Breed?
Berkshire