Tava Gustafson had the grand champion market hog and Jewels Williams the reserve grand champion in the 4-H Swine Show at the Geary County Free Fair.
The grand champion award is named after the late Grady Erichsen, who lost his life in a shooting accident in 2020. Gustafson said the purple ribbon meant a great deal to her. "It means a lot to me. I've worked really hard with this hog and I know that Grady would be happy for me. " Grady Erichsen had entered hogs in 4-H swine shows.
Tava also credits her own family for support in raising livestock. "Yes it is a lot of work but I could not do it without my mom and my grandparents. They're the biggest supporters I have."
Tava had the grand champion 4-H market steer, market goat and in the confirmation horse show at the fair this year.
Jewels Williams had the reserve grand champion market hog. "It's really good, especially considering how stubborn he was being. "
