4-H Showmanship Clinic - Swine
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Aspiring young livestock exhibitors can gain a competitive edge with the 4-H Showmanship Clinic as part of the upcoming Showdown in Georgetown. The clinic offers separate sessions for swine on May 18th and beef on May 19th, starting at 8 a.m. at the Georgetown Fairgrounds, 413 N Seminary St., Georgetown, IL 61846.
With show season right around the corner, this informative clinic will teach participants the fundamentals of showcasing their animals at upcoming jackpots, county fairs, and national shows. From proper handling and grooming techniques to confident presentation in the show ring, the clinic will provide valuable knowledge to help young exhibitors shine.
The swine presenter is Adam Gradert. Originally from Geneseo, Illinois, Adam owns Gradert Show Pigs and runs 35 sows for Crossbreds, Chesters, and Yorks. He attended Black Hawk College East and Western Illinois University, where he was on two highly competitive livestock judging teams. At WIU, he was named High Individual at the National Barrow Show and on the champion team at the Barrow Show and National Western Stock Show.