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33 CALF News • December 2019 | January 2020 • www.calfnews.net in the state. Sara has been showing hogs for eight years in 4-H and FFA, and brought her purebred Yorkshire pig, Mr. Fredrickson, to the event. “I learned about the Meat and Greet event from my FFA chapter and I was excited to apply,” Sara says.“I am looking forward to making connections with new people and further my agricultural educa- tion. I have had a lot of questions from urban people here about my pig’s breed, what he eats and how he grows so fast.” Growing up in the city, Sara is very grateful for her opportunity to be involved in FFA and agriculture, which has helped her to grow as a person and develop many new skills such as hard work, responsibility and dedication. The event culminated with an auction to buy an “experience” with one of the ABOVE: Sara Wiechman walks her pig, Mr. Fredrickson, down the runway while guests bid on an experience with her. RIGHT: Chef Sammy Soliman (center) and his team from the Denver’s Renaissance Hotel won the People’s Choice Award for their delicious protein entrees. Continued on page 36 