Chester, Maryland (February 14, 2024) – The Maryland Pork Producers Association is planning their first-ever outline show pig sale this March! The feeder pig sale will be administered through The Wendt’s Group, ShowPig.com. The sale will begin at 5:00 PM on March 27th! Extended bidding will begin at 8:00 PM with a horse race style close.
Each Maryland Pork Producer Association grower member will be able to sell two pigs in the sale, free of cost. Additional lots are available for $5 per head. Maryland Pork is excited to have a number of great show pig breeders across the state and honored to have them join our sale and provide a large selection for our youth exhibitors. There will be a 10% commission to be collected by Wendt Group for all sales, including buy backs. Wendt Group will also be responsible for paying sellers. If you are interested in selling feeder show pigs, please let Jenell McHenry know by Friday, March 20th with entry data submitted by Monday, March 25th.
For those interested in purchasing pigs, you will be responsible for contacting the breeder and arranging transportation. The online sale accepts e-checks and cards. If you have questions about the online sale, visit frequently asked questions here or contact our team. We are encouraging all Maryland 4-H and FFA pork exhibitors to view the online sale and become a youth member of our association at $10 a year. Lastly, we hope to have a few sponsored lots with great items for purchase!
MPPA is seeking sponsors for the pig sale. One can either become an associate member at $50 and be recognized or can donate an auction item that exhibitors would be interested in purchasing. If you know someone that would potentially sponsor our sale, please find our sponsorship packet here.
The Maryland Pork Producers strives to increase pork consumption, provide awareness of pork production, keep our producers top of mind, and fight for their rights in Annapolis. We appreciate all the hard work our youth and show pig breeders put into the pork industry and we are honored to have our first-ever sale! If MPPA can ever do something for you, please let our team know!
Maryland Pork Producers contact is Jenell McHenry at jenell.mdag@gmail.com or at 443-262-6969.