Prater exhibits champion hogs at state?s 4-H show

The 2007 State 4-H Market Hog was completed recently at the Tennessee Livestock Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. One hundred and thirty-four youth from 29 counties exhibited 307 market hogs. In addition to showing individual and pen of three market hogs, there were competitions in ultrasound carcass class, poster displays, skillathon and premier exhibitor.

Clay Prater exhibited the Champion pen of three market hogs. In addition, Clay had a class winning individual hog and placed 2nd in the poster contest. Clay is the son of Kelly and Leah Prater and is a 4th grade student at Boyd Christian School.

4-H has livestock projects available for members in areas of beef, dairy, sheep, goats, hogs, and horses. Participants in livestock projects gain responsibility, self esteem, and record keeping skills as well as having a great time. Any 4-H member interested in participating in a 4-H livestock project should contact Michael Barry, 4-H Extension Agent at 473-8484.