We Caught up with Mr. Landry Rodibaugh exhibitor of the 5th Overall Crossbred Barrow at The 2023 National Junior Summer Spectacular. Learn more about Landry below…
Age: 12
Grade: 7th
Hometown: Rensselaer, IN
Tell us a little about your champion:
The barrow was fortunate enough to be Champion Landrace barrow every time I showed him, including Champion Landrace barrow at the Exposition. Going into the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville I opted to show him as a Purebred Influence because the breeder of my barrow was judging the NJSS Purebred Barrows.
Full on skin and hair, walking and rinsing pigs everyday, and keeping their pens as clean as possible. Working together with my siblings that involve no arguments (haha) loading the trailer with the show necessities.
Do you prefer summer or winter shows? Why?
Summer shows! I enjoy going to The Exposition and National Junior Summer Spectacular with my family and friends. We have a lot of fun at both of those shows.
Who’s been your biggest influence?
Both my grandpas (Jim Rodibaugh and Robert Wehmer) have been huge influences in building my passion for the swine industry.
Do you and your family raise pigs?
Yes my family raises pigs with the crew at Tres Amigos!
What’s your favorite thing to do in the barn?
Drive the bobcat, pack the trailer, and farrowing sows!
What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer?
Attend shows with my family, play baseball and I really like to go fishing at my great grandpa pond when time allows