About ISJS

Iowa Swine Jackpot Series is organized to promote youth education and involvement in the swine industry. ISJS is open to Junior members (youth 21 years and under as of January 1 of the current year).

The purpose of ISJS is to encourage young people to learn about all phases of the swine industry by making an educated buying decision and taking proper care of their animals from feeder pig to market hog and learning about how to make the best of their animal in the show ring. ISJS then rewards members for their hard work and dedication to the swine industry.

Many of our members raise their own pigs from farrow to finish and are faced with every day managementdecisions. The importance of swine health and nutrition is addressed from the time of conception to a finished product.

ISJS will sanction shows in Iowa who wish to take advantage of the show circuit. Each show will have several breed divisions for market hogs, breeding gilts as well as a showmanship contest where members can receive sweepstake points. The showmanship division places importance on the member’s show ring abilities and their swine project knowledge.

Members will compete for points in several divisions at each show throughout the summer which will culminate in one Grand Finale and the end of the season. Members will compete against each other in a live show,showmanship contest, skillathon, obstacle course, speech contest and any other like activities the board putstogether. The intent of the Grand Finale is to allow youth a chance to showcase the skills they’ve gained from their project, their passion for the swine industry and to allow members to develop lifelong friendships. At the conclusion of the activities and shows we will have a dinner and end of the year awards ceremony to present the season long awards for those who competed in the circuit.

Through this association the youth learn to exhibit good sportsmanship, responsibility and a desire to remaininvolved in the swine industry. This association helps to prepare youth for their future in the agricultural industry and holds great value to all who participate, parents, youth and siblings as well as sponsors and breeders.

100% of proceeds from sponsorships and enrollment fees will go back into maintaining the website, sending out newsletters and awards for the youth at the end of the season.