Show Pig Conference Schedule
February 3, 2024 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Kickoff Party February 2, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
Time Zone Conversion:
Pacific Time Zone: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm PST
Mountain Time Zone: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm MST
Central Time Zone: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm CST
Eastern Time Zone: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
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February 2, 2024 | 7:30 pm EST
Join us for the Pre-Conference Kickoff party! We will have fun and prizes! Click on the + and – to see session descriptions.
7:30 PM EST
Main Stage: Welcome Kickoff and Hopin Introduction
Ryan, Jen, and Friends, Main Stage
8:00 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!
8:15 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!
8:45 PM EST
Main Stage: Farewell and Prizes
Ryan, Jen, and Friends, Main Stage
February 3, 2024 | 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: Defining the Why: Becoming a Leader in the Industry
Cora Key, Main Stage
What does it mean to be a leader within the industry? Opportunities for youth development and leadership within the NJSA. NJSA and You!
Reach Your Goals Get Connected.
12:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 1
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Properly training your pigs is so important. How you train your pigs can make a project enjoyable or can leave you frustrated for months on end. Come learn about how to build a solid relationship with your pig and properly whip train so that your pig and you become a team and you enjoy working together throughout the entire project.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all of the feed options? Are you confused about what to use and when? Come learn about breaking down nutrition and make sense of the three main feeding results: Cover, Fill, and Shape. Come learn about what products can help you reach your goals.
Are you looking for THE perfect pig that can compete for a banner or win it all? Have you ever purchased a pig only to have it fall apart and not look the part? Have you ever had a pig develop structure problems? Starting with the right one can eliminate a lot of problems down the road. Come learn from one of the best minds in the industry when it comes to pig selection.
Are you a competitive person? Are you competing at a high level in the ring? The next step is to compete outside the ring as well. Come learn about other opportunities to compete outside the ring. You will walk away knowing other opportunities that are available and how to prepare for competitions.
12:30 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 2
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
Banners and ribbons are handed out at the show, but winning happens in the backyard. Practicing showmanship skills in the backyard is crucial to help reach your goals. Come learn how to develop a walking routine that will set you up for success in the ring for both showmanship and in your breeding or market class.
Does it feel like others have an advantage when it comes to feeding tips and tricks? Are others reluctant to share their secrets to feeding? Come learn how to feed like a pro and utilize additives to take your project to the next level.
The first month of your project is the most crucial. The care and environment you provide often determines the success you are going to achieve. Come learn about helping your pigs get off to a good start and thriving so they can reach their full potential.
Livestock judging is taking the “sport” of livestock to the next level. Come learn about how livestock judging can help you take the next step in becoming a successful livestock exhibitor. It can help crisp your eyes and help you build relationships to continue your involvement in the hog world way after your showing days are done. Don’t be left on the outside looking in after your showing days are over. Come learn about how your life can be changed now and in the future through livestock judging.
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: Sick Pigs Don't Win - Biosecurity and Other Important Priorities from the Pork Checkoff
Dr. Brett Kaysen, Main Stage
As an exhibitor and stock show family, it's important to understand the swine industry and how important biosecurity is to protect it. Success in the show ring not only depends on presence and showmanship, but the health of your show pig, too. Learn more about biosecurity, foreign animal disease preparedness and how the Pork Checkoff supports youth livestock shows from Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement at the National Pork Board
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
Skin and hair is so important. Classes are won and lost on skin and hair. Come learn how to develop good skin and hair routines that will receive compliments from the judge and give you an advantage against your competition.
Developing a daily routine and feeding routine is crucial to getting the most out of your animals. Learn about routines at home learning up to the show and routines at the show.
Have you ever thought or said “I am giving a lot of shots” or “I have tried a variety of treatment methods and my hog still isn’t getting better”? Come learn about holistic treatment options that can help get your hogs back on track. Having one more person in your corner to make sure your hog stays healthy and sound is a no-brainer.
Have you ever found yourself comparing yourself to another showman or another show family? Do you and your parents ever butt heads after leaving the ring? Comparisons are success killers and joy killers. Don’t get caught measuring success by comparing yourself to others. Come learn about developing a successful mindset, produce results and help you enjoy the process, no matter the outcome. Parents and exhibitors alike will not want to miss this session.
3:00 PM EST
Breakout Sessions 4
Multiple Speakers, Sessions Area
You have worked so hard at home now it is time to set yourself apart from others and become elite. Come learn what to do in the first 10 seconds that will set the tone and leave a lasting impression in the judge’s mind. Showing with a bunch of other showmen can be chaotic, but come learn how to navigate the ring in a way to communicate that you are in complete control and “stand out.”
Skin and hair health is so much more than applying a skin and hair product so that it “looks” healthy. Let’s talk about facts and myths surrounding mites, mange, and “dippity pig.” Come and learn about how to feed for skin health, hair health, and hair growth.
Jackpotting is an awesome opportunity for you and your hog to gain invaluable experience. Come learn some tips to make jackpotting a valuable learning tool and how it can provide important connections and relationships.
Are you looking to gain a competitive edge? Come learn about how to use Walton Webcasting to improve as a showman. Lynsee’s young kids are absolutely dominating in the ring. Come learn about how Lynsee and her family are studying and preparing to set them up for success in the ring.
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: From a Judge's Perspective
Jenna Siegel Meteer, Main Stage
Showmanship is subjective, but what tools can you have in your toolbox to put you ahead, regardless of who the judge is? This session will help showmen build skillsets outside of technical ability that will set them apart.
4:45 PM EST
Main Stage: Conference Closing
Ryan ,Main Stage
5:00 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.