Stohlquist Show Pigs originated from a 10-sow, father son 4-H project that, at one time, was second priority to a herd of Registered Holsteins. Ryan and his wife, Vicky, both grew up on a Dairy farm and shared the passion of showing dairy cattle. To this day, Ryan credits his success to the strong work ethics he built being raised on a dairy farm. Today, Stohlquist Show Pigs, located in Poplar Grove, Illinois, farrows 150 sows and has 15 boars in stud. Ryan says there is no doubt in his mind that they are working with the very best families in the industry and have set their dreams and goals high to help those families accomplish theirs!!!

One word that best describes how you work:  Often

Current Mobile Device: iPhone 6

Current Computer: Mac

Current Camera: Cannon Ti5

First, tell us what you feel separates your business from other operations in the show pig business?

Our belief in building around key females, and our devotion to compiling the most elite boars in the industry.

What websites, apps or tools can’t you live without?

Showpig.com and Pig Planet to keep up to date and marketing.

How do you keep your to-do list?

By having an interactive wife

Besides your phone and computer, what gadget can't you live without and why?

My phone is my only source

What do you listen to while you work? Pandora hits radio

What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else? What's your secret?

Managing herd health by never leaving the barn and learning from experience

How do you recharge? Family time

What is your favorite and least-favorite chore?

Favorite- cleaning show barn out Least favorite- picturing pigs

How long does it take you to picture, sort and write a description for ONLY one pig in an online sale?

Depends on the day, most of the time it takes about 1/2 hour per pig.

Describe your ideal customer.

A family willing to listen and follow through with advice and suggestions given by myself and others to maximize their pigs potential.

Fill in the blank: I'd love to see ____ Scott Stauffer _____ answer these same questions.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Hard work pays off, and things happen for a reason