The Grand Drive at the Indiana State Fair on Sunday produced all the drama and excitement you would expect. 4-H livestock entries were up this year, and that meant tougher competition in the ring. But when the champion banners were awarded, the pride and accomplishment of these 4Hers and their families made all the hard work worth it. “It was incredible – an experience I will never forget,” said Travis Wallen from Johnson County who won Grand Champion Market Barrow. “Even as a baby he was different- massive,” said Wallen. “He was the biggest out there, but it’s also about being functional and good at it.” Wallen has three more years of eligibility to show in 4-H and doesn’t know how he will make it to this level again without his prized pig, but is ready to take on the challenge.
