New Tamworth Swine Secretary: Kelley Bradshaw, New Carlisle, IN — The National Tamworth Association officers and board of directors are pleased to announce the hiring of a new secretary, Kelley Bradshaw of New Carlisle, Indiana. Kelley and her family have been raising swine and sheep all her life, and have been raising Tamworths the last 10 years, she is married to Brad Bradshaw and they are the parents to 2 young sons, 4 year old Lucas and Caleb born in February 2013. She works for her family run business, Zahl's Elevator and Feed Mill. — Welcome Kelley! Continue reading

Shirley Brattain Retires — Tamworth Secretary Position is Open — The Board announces with regret the retirement of our long time Secretary, Shirley Brattain. The Brattains have been involved in breeding and showing Tamworths since 1960. They have made a great contribution to the breed and we have been privileged to have Shirley as our secretary since December 2001, when she succeeded Tom Fenton. — This now leaves a position that must be filled and should be filled soon. Anyone interested in the position should apply promptly via email directed to Dave LaFollette, who will circulate all applications to each of the Board members. Continue reading

Tamworth Swine Association — 2013 Officers and Directors — David LaFollette, President • 9680 East 550 North, Darlington, IN 47940 Phone: 765-794-0203 • Email: DLafollette@TamworthSwine.org • Nila Robinson, Vice President • 4807 Kettner Road, Shiocton, WI 54170 Phone: 920-540-3900 • Email: Nila@NilaRobinson.com • Shirley R. Brattain, Secretary/Treasurer • 621 N 850 W, Greencastle, IN 46135-7771 Phone: 765-653-4913 • Email: SBrattain@TamworthSwine.org Continue reading

Tamworth Swine Association — Tamworth Queens 2013 — For 2013 we are once again lucky to have two returning Tamworth Queens. We appreciate having these young ladies continue to inform the public about the Tamworth Breed of pigs. They both exhibit their Tamworth pigs at their County Fairs and also at the Indiana State Fair. They also help with the many activities of the Tamworth Swine Association. Continue reading

2012 Website Advertising RATE CARD — www.TamworthSwine.org — For inquiries about website advertising, please contact JOHN LOBBAN Creative at 317-536-9240 Email: John@Lobban.net — For questions about upcoming 2013 Tamworth News printed ads, please contact SHIRLEY BRATTAIN at 765-653-4913 Email: SBrattain@TamworthSwine.org Continue reading

www.TamworthSwine.org — 2012 Website Advertising RATE CARD — For inquiries about website advertising, please contact JOHN LOBBAN Creative at 317-536-9240 Email: John@Lobban.net — For questions about upcoming 2013 Tamworth News printed ads, please contact SHIRLEY BRATTAIN at 765-653-4913 Email: SBrattain@TamworthSwine.org Continue reading

VIDEO from New Heritage Farms (YouTube) — Family Farm Fun on the living room rug. Roosters crowing, birds chirping outside, what a life. Little Pig, Pig Pig aka Peanut, the 4 week old runt Plays Petie. Petie is taking over the pig baby sitting role from Sweetie. Be sure to notice the twirl, always cracks me up. Little Pig had a great day yesterday at the Toledo Cheese Days Market - old and young alike loved him. Continue reading

Carlena Farms — Breeding Stock & Show Pigs — Eden, Wisconsin — We are a pasture based farm. — Harvey E. Work, Jr. • N5435 Pine Road, Eden, WI 53019 • 920-579-1544 • carlenafarms@yahoo.com Continue reading

Maple Grove Farm — Tamworth Pigs — Washington C.H., Ohio — Phil & Chas Grover • 2906 Parrott Station Road, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 • Phone 740-426-6215 • E-mail: grover.1@osu.edu — Breeding stock for sale at the farm this Summer. Continue reading

Mac's Tams — Home of Champions — Ladoga & New Ross, Indiana — Larry McMullen (765) 942-2059 • 4699 E 750 S, Ladoga, IN 46968 — Dave McClaskey • (765) 723-1326 • (765) 366-2119 • 8822 E US 136, New Ross, IN 46968 Continue reading

New Heritage Farms Registered Tamworths — Toledo, Washington — www.newheritagefarms.net • www.nwtamworthpigs.com • Vickie Hinkley • 360-304-2786 • newheritagefarms@yahoo.com — PiGturesque Pasture Pigs and Pork Continue reading

Dennis Farms Tamworths — Pasture Raised — Ranburne, Alabama — Greg & Janie Dennis — www.dennis-farms.com • greg@dennis-farms.com • GREG: 770-862-7379 • JANIE: 770-862-2531 Continue reading

Mountain Meadow Tamworths — New Castle & Floyd, Virginia — "Two Virginia farms raising hardy pasture pigs" — Charlie Barnes, New Castle, VA • (540) 864-5230 Email: ifarmueat@aol.com — Larry Bright, Floyd, VA • (540) 745-5790 Email: bright@swva.net Continue reading

Harnacke Tams — Quint Harnacke Family — New Holland, Illinois — (217) 445-2506 • 1620 100th Avenue, New Holland, IL 62671 • Breeding stock and show pigs for sale most of the time. Continue reading

Brattain Farms Tamworths — Shirley Brattain - Greencastle, Indiana — Marshall & Shirley Brattain • (765) 653-4913 • 621 N 850 W, Greencastle, Indiana 46135-7771 — 4-H SALE April 6 2012 6:30pm Continue reading

Doug Millar Farms — Club Pig & Lamb Sale — New Carlisle, Indiana — Doug Millar Farm, 27947 Darden Road, New Carlisle, IN 46552 — Sale Day Phone: (574) 220-6508 • (574) 298-3722 — Doug Millar: (574) 289-9675 • (574) 298-3722 • millars4@yahoo.com — Brad and Kelley Bradshaw: (574) 233-3745 • (574) 220-6508 • goldenacresfarm@yahoo.com Continue reading

Whistleberry Farm — Tamworth Pigs — Shiocton, Wisconsin — Nila Robinson, N4807 Kettner Road, Shiocton, WI 54170 • (920) 540-3900 • Email: freerange@whistleberryfarm.com • Website: www.whistleberryfarm.com Continue reading

Leaning Pine Farms LLC — Tamworths — Science Hill, Kentucky — Dr. John Bruner & Family, 473 Edward Meece Rd, Science Hill, KY 42553 • 606-271-0582 • Email: jnosbruner@msn.com Continue reading

Emerald Farms — Registered Tamworths — Winchester Ohio — Fenton Brothers, 22050 St. Rt. 136 Winchester, Ohio • (937) 695-0697 — Tom & Connie Fenton, 200 Centenary Rd., Winchester, Ohio • (937) 695-0114 • Email: fentontcrl@localnet.com Continue reading

Earth One LLC — Registered Tamworth Pigs — Roseburg, Oregon — Raised on Certified Organic Feed — Email: earth1@wildblue.net • (541) 784-9024 • Website: web.me.com/earth.one Continue reading

McDermit Genetics — Tamworth Pigs — Greencastle, Indiana — McDERMIT GENETICS • 4726 S. County Road 300 W., Greencastle, Indiana 46135 • Home: 765-653-4342 • Cell: 765-719-0242 (after 7pm) • E-mail: mcdermitgenetics@comcast.net Continue reading

Prairie State Semen, Inc. — PSSS — Champaign, Illinois — America's Premier Hog Semen Supplier • 800-282-0428 • Website: www.showpigs.com • 968 Co. Rd. 1000 N, Champaign, IL 61822 Continue reading

LaFollette & Koopman Showpigs — Darlington & Wingate, Indiana — Dave LaFollette & Family, 9650 E 550 N, Darlington, IN 47940 • (765) 794-0203 • (765) 366-8655 Cell • lafollette1958@hughes.net — Garritt L Koopman & Family, 8297 N Old St Rd 55, Wingate, IN 47994 • (765) 376-7750 • koop1981@hotmail.com Continue reading

Paul Morrison & Family Tams — New Madison, Ohio — Paul Morrison Family Tams, 2802 Weaver Station Road, New Madison, Ohio 45346, Home: (937) 996-5491 • Cell: (937) 459-0389 • Email: paulnwmdsn@aol.com — BUCKEYE PRIVATE TREATY 4-H PIG SALE, SATURDAY APRIL 14, PREBLE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, EATON OHIO — BARN OPENS 11AM SALE AT 2PM Continue reading

Participate in Junior Purebred Swine Association & Team Purebred — Over 3,000 juniors from 46 states across the nation are members of Team Purebred. Team Purebred offers opportunities to members ages 21 and under through national and regional junior shows, leadership events, and educational contests. Continue reading