We Caught up with Miss, Taryn Hoppa exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Hog at The 2023 Michigan Livestock Expo. Learn more about Taryn below…

Age: 17

Grade: 12th

Hometown: Fremont, MI

First person you hugged after your win?
Emma Challender

Name of your pig and what made him/her so special?
Grady, he had a great personality and he has only been to one show before MLE. we always thought he was an unique pig but never thought he would win MLE, on show morning he pulled together and looked the part.

Who is another exhibitor you admire?
i would say makenna hoppa (my sister),she is my biggest role model when she pushes me to be a better person and a better showman, she never gives up on me. i’ve never see anyone work harder on animals then her!

Favorite Fair Food?
it probably have to be cheesy fries

Favorite Pump Up Song:
Bring EM Out by T.I
WIN by jay rock