Show Pig Conference Schedule
February 12, 2022 | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Kickoff Party February 11, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
Time Zone Conversion:
Pacific Time Zone: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm PST
Mountain Time Zone: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm MST
Central Time Zone: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm CST
Eastern Time Zone: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm EST
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February 11, 2022 | 7:00 pm EST
Join us for the Pre-Conference Kickoff party! We will have fun and prizes!
7:00 PM EST
Main Stage: Welcome Kickoff and Hopin Introduction
Ryan, Jen, and Friends, Main Stage
7:30 PM EST
Breakout Sessions A
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Join Jen to learn more about Hopin and explore how to navigate sessions for tomorrow!
Join Ryan and friends for a time to get to know each other. We may even have some speakers with us!
8:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions B
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Join Jen to learn more about Hopin and explore how to navigate sessions for tomorrow!
Join Ryan and friends for a time to get to know each other. We may even have some speakers with us!
8:30 PM EST
Main Stage: Recap, Farewell, Sneak Peeks and Prizes
Ryan, Jen, and Friends, Main Stage
February 12, 2022 | 11:00 am EST
Show Pig Conference Schedule with sessions and descriptions. Click on the plus (+) to see session descriptions.
10:30 AM EST
Main Stage: Pre-Conference Opening
Ryan, Jen, and Friends, Main Stage
10:30 AM EST
Networking and Expo Area
Networking Area, Expo Area
Ever stand in line at a conference and strike up a conversation with the person behind you? That is what the networking space is all about!
Share your audio and video (it’s easy) and jump on-screen with another person from the conference. Spend three minutes getting to know him or her and voila! You have made a new connection.
The expo area is filled with vendors (just as if it were an in-person expo hall) who have resources designed specifically for YOU!
You can usually find really valuable freebies here! Don’t miss this space.
11:00 AM EST
Main Stage: Welcome, So You Want to Show a Pig?
Herdly.io, Main Stage
12:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 1
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Join Madelyn Harrison to learn how develop good habits with your pig (and your showman). Learn what to do as soon as pigs are home, how to begin and be successful in the training process.
In this session, we will discuss feed nutrients, reading a feed tag, water, separate vs multiple pigs in a pen, and full feed vs ration. Al Schminke will walk you through the basics of understanding how to feed your pig.
This session will discuss pen set up for bringing pigs home, water and feed pans, importance of cleanliness, bedding and air movement. Brevin Harris will share his knowledge to help you make sure your set-up is going to serve you and your pigs well.
Here, Blane Olsen will discuss what type of pig it takes to win an elite show and how to choose a pig. He will discuss if winning a banner is “luck,” or “skill,” and how many pigs you need to start with.
12:30 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 2
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Jenna Siegel will give tips on how to overcome challenging pigs at home, practicing like you would show, and tips to keep the pigs head up. Come and learn best practices for show life at home.
Here, we will break down how to differently feed each type of pig, feeding a heavily muscled vs skinny hog, and feeding a barrow vs gilt. Join Clay Pruet as he helps remove the mystery of feeding all types of pigs.
How to receive your pigs and get them off to a good start in first 30 days. Join Dr. David Farnum, DVM as he helps you know how best to keep your pigs healthy.
Savanna Williams will discuss high level feeding tips, feeding for multiple shows, and how to identify what your pig needs ration wise.
1:00 PM EST
Networking and Expo Area
Networking Area, Expo Area
Ever stand in line at a conference and strike up a conversation with the person behind you? That is what the networking space is all about!
Share your audio and video (it’s easy) and jump on-screen with another person from the conference. Spend three minutes getting to know him or her and voila! You have made a new connection.
The expo area is filled with vendors (just as if it were an in-person expo hall) who have resources designed specifically for YOU!
You can usually find really valuable freebies here! Don’t miss this space.
1:30 PM EST
Main Stage: Welcome, What is your why: Creating your Community
Dustin Ehrman, Main Stage
2:15 PM EST
Stretch Break
Grab a fresh drink and a healthy snack and come back ready to join us again!
2:30 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 3
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
In this session, Macy will discuss showmanship basics and hot to master them, and getting the most out of your animal. This session is perfect for the beginner showman.
In this session, you will learn when to push or hold your pig and how to do it safely, maintain pig gut health, and to use or not use scales.
Carrie Brockman will discuss a day in the life of a show hog family-their barn routine and what they do that sets them apart in the ring. Learn how busy families navigate all that goes into showing.
Trevor Kirkpatrick will discuss developing a growth mindset that will produce results. Know that you will be challenged, encouraged, and will be a better showman for joining Trevor’s session.
3:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 4
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Maddie Fugate will discuss reading the ring, showing posture, timings, anticipating the judge, and professionalism in the ring. Maddie is an expert showman and will challenge you to become a better showman as well.
This session will discuss feed additives – how they work and how best to use them. Paylean vs Paylean free show. Feeding for multiple shows.
Megan Hindman will discuss preventative care, vaccinations, deworming, keeping show hogs healthy, and health papers. This is part 1 of a 2 part session.
Little things matter. Let’s discuss those little things like hair training, how to clip, and painting and when its acceptable. Join Brevin Harris to help you know how to prepare for a show.
3:30 PM EST
Networking and Expo Area
Networking Area, Expo Area
Ever stand in line at a conference and strike up a conversation with the person behind you? That is what the networking space is all about!
Share your audio and video (it’s easy) and jump on-screen with another person from the conference. Spend three minutes getting to know him or her and voila! You have made a new connection.
The expo area is filled with vendors (just as if it were an in-person expo hall) who have resources designed specifically for YOU!
You can usually find really valuable freebies here! Don’t miss this space.
4:00 PM EST
Main Stage: Welcome, NJSA and You! Reach Your Goals Get Connected
Clay Zwilling, Main Stage
4:45 PM EST
Stretch Break
Grab a fresh drink and a healthy snack and come back ready to join us again!
5:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 5
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Learn how daily care is managed in the best show barns in America and take away useful tips to get your program on track. Join B.J. Eick from Herdly.io as he shares more about daily care.
In this session, learn about feeding your hog while at this show, weigh backs vs adding extra at the show, and training to bucket drink.
Megan Hindman will discuss signs and symptoms of a sick pig, proper treatment, when to call a vet. This is part 2 of 2 of Megan’s series on healthy pigs.
Seth Ebert will discuss getting the most out of your hog in the ring. Showing your best, every time. How you show doesn’t just matter in showmanship. It can be the difference between a purple banner and a red ribbon.
5:30 PM EST
Main Stage: Welcome, Panel of Experts
Aimee Shaffer, Lynsee Pullen, B.J. Eick and Ryan Kline, Main Stage
6:00 PM EST
Networking and Expo Area
Networking Area, Expo Area
Ever stand in line at a conference and strike up a conversation with the person behind you? That is what the networking space is all about!
Share your audio and video (it’s easy) and jump on-screen with another person from the conference. Spend three minutes getting to know him or her and voila! You have made a new connection.
The expo area is filled with vendors (just as if it were an in-person expo hall) who have resources designed specifically for YOU!
You can usually find really valuable freebies here! Don’t miss this space.