Skylar Knapp

Skylar Knapp is a sweet, fun-loving, 7-year-old second grader from Greenfield , Ind. Besides her love for showing pigs, Skylar also is in mini 4-H, gymnastics, ballet and softball.

Skylar started showing pigs because she wanted to. Skylar exhibits pigs at various open shows across Indiana, the World Pork Expo Junior National in Iowa , and the NJSS in Louisville . Her favorite show to attend is the World Pork Expo Junior National because it is big and you get to meet a lot of people. Skylar’s favorite breeds to show is Hampshire. She also likes crossbreds. Her favorite part of showing pigs is participating in showmanship. 

Skylar is also involved in the NJSA mentoring program. Skylar and her mentor, Jena Crone, do a lot of stuff together such as attending the ice cream social at the NJSS.

Skylar has had many accomplishments for her young age. She was in the Top Ten of Novice Showmanship at the World Pork Expo Junior National. Skylar has also exhibited the Grand Hampshire Gilt and the Champion Hampshire and Reserve Overall Barrow at the Marion County Fair. 

Skylar is excited about exhibiting pigs this year at NAILE and she can’t wait to meet more kids next year at all of the shows! Skylar has a contagious smile and when she gets older, she would like to become a dentist. 

Submitted by Aimee Shaffer, NJSA Central Region Director