MI Pigs

Exciting News from the Michigan Pork Producers Association!

Michigan Pork Producers Association is thrilled to announce that Dawnel Antrup has officially accepted the role of MIPigs Youth Coordinator! Dawnel brings a remarkable background in education and a deep connection to the MIPigs program through her involvement with the many children who have participated over the years. Her passion, dedication, and firsthand experience make her a great addition to our team.

Pat Albright, Chairman of the MIPigs Committee, shared, “Dawnel is an ideal candidate to grow this program. Her understanding of youth development and the agricultural community is exactly what we need to take MIPigs tothe next level.”

Please join us in congratulating Dawnel on her new role—we can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make on future generations of Michigan’s youth in agriculture!

 

MI PIGS

MI PIGS is a youth program that recognizes Michigan’s youth exhibitors through sanctioned pig shows that include showmanship and educational contests and activities. Youth who participate in the sanctioned shows earn points for their placing. Points are tracked for pigs shown by that exhibitor, showmanship and educational contests and activities.

The MI PIGS program goals are to:

· Encourage youth to participate in showing pigs throughout the state
· Develop leadership and promote education
· Recognize the youth showing pigs in Michigan
· Develop youth with a better understanding of the swine industry in Michigan

 

MI Pigs Educational Contest Results as of 7/1/2025 (PDF)

As stated in the MI Pigs rules, all youth who are interested in being eligible for the 2025 MI Pigs Overall Exhibitor awards are required to complete at least 4 educational contests.  The attached document is a current listing of youth and the educational requirements.  The top 4 educational contest scores will be included in scoring for Overall MI Pigs Exhibitor.

If you believe these results are incomplete, please reach out at mipgisinfo@gmail.com.