Market Swine

• Class 1 –  Katelyn Gerard, Belleview High FFA
• Class 2 –  Blake Hammett, Kendrick 4-H
• Class 3 –  Addison Pope, Wild N Country 4-H
• Class 5 –  Cameron Simpson, Town & Country 4-H
• Class 6 –  Andy Sapp, Grandview 4-H
• Class 8 –  Stella Rodriguez, Kendrick 4-H
• Class 10 – Southern Roots 4-H Club
• Class 11 –  Grace Petenbrink, Trinity Catholic FFA
• Class 12 –  Majetic Oaks 4-H Club
• Class 13 – Brynleigh Durham, Country Clovers 4-H
• Class 14 –  Abbiegail Schultz, Dunnellon 4-H
• Class 15 –  Molly Grubb, Vanguard High FFA
• Class 16 –  Ava Dominey, Kendrick 4-H
• Class 17 – Lucas Coker, Majetic Oaks 4-H

• Junior – Isabella Vazoulas, Southern Roots 4-H
• Intermediate – Wyatt Schultz, Dunnellon 4-H
• Senior – Brooke Sakuta, Caprine 4-H

• Junior – Carsyn Hamilton, Majestic Oaks 4-H
• Intermediate – Peyton Brinkley, Majestic Oaks 4-H
• Senior – Brayden Earnest, Belleview High FFA

Indigo 4-H Club

• Junior – Indigo 4-H Club (Micah Houston)
• Intermediate – Ayden Johnson, Indigo 4-H
• Senior – Brooke Sakuta, Caprine 4-H

Carcass Contest – Hallee Bird, Dunnellon Christian Academy FFA

Logan Rector, Lucky Learners 4-H

• 2027 Project Start Date: November 14, 2026
• 207 Project End Date: February 25, 2027
• 2027 Days on Feed: 103 Days

• Henry Gatrell Award
  • Innovation and determination are two ingredients needed to build the type of hog operation that Henry Gatrell developed with his son, Fred, here in Marion County in 1938.  Although neither spoke a word of Spanish, they developed a thriving export business to Central and South America, shipping almost their entire production of Durocs. Henry Gatrell was born in Marion County and spent his life farming. The Agribusiness Committee of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, desiring to encourage the same spirit in young people that Henry Gatrell displayed, decided to honor an aspiring swine breeder each year at the Southeastern Youth Fair.  The Henry Gatrell Trophy is awarded to the swine exhibitor whose hog has the best ultra sound carcass at the show. There are many factors that determine a great market carcass: genetics, good health, quality feed, exercise and daily management. Like Henry Gatrell, it sometimes takes much innovation and determination to produce those blue ribbon hogs. In the process, the Chamber of Commerce hopes they are encouraging the development of “Blue Ribbon Young’uns!” Thank you Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce for supporting our youth.
• Tim Townley Award
  • The Tim Townley Award is given to the Southeastern Youth Fair student who exhibits a true and willing spirit to help others. They are recognized by the SEYF Swine Committee as the outstanding individual for volunteering and sportsmanship.  This was Mr. Townley’s true spirit and this individual reflects his legacy.
• Premier Exhibitor Award
  • Award is given to an Intermediate or Senior exhibitor, based on place in Showmanship, Record Book Raw Score, and Skillathon Raw Score.