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New Tamworth Swine Secretary: Kelley Bradshaw, New Carlisle, IN

Brad, Lucas & Kelley Bradshaw

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!

Contact Info:

Kelley Bradshaw

53147 Rosewood Road

New Carlisle, IN  46552

Phone 574-222-0073 (This is a cell phone number, if you prefer to text, you will be able to do so using this number.)

Shirley Brattain Retires — Tamworth Secretary Position is Open

SHIRLEY BRATTON

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. If you do not use email, you may mail it to him. You must include a resume, but please include as well a description of why you are interested in the position and any skills or qualities you have that you think would be of particular value. All applications will be considered and a careful decision made by the entire Board. You may be contacted with questions or a request for an interview. We would like to have the applications in by April 7, 2013.

Tamworth Swine Association — 2013 Officers and Directors

The Tamworth Swine Association Inc.
2013 Officers and Directors

OFFICERS

  •  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

  •  Kelley Bradshaw, Secretary/Treasurer • 53147 Rosewood Road, New Carlisle, IN 46552
      Phone: 574-222-0073 • Email: Secretary@TamworthSwine.org

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.

WELCOME To The TAMWORTH SWINE ASSOCIATION Website

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THE TAMWORTH PIG — Origin, History, Improvements in the Breed

TAMWORTH ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The Tamworth originated in Ireland where they were known as “Irish Grazers”, being given that name due to the fact that they were such wonderful foragers. About 1812 Sir Robert Peel, being impressed with the characteristic of these hogs imported some of them to his estate at Tamworth, England. It is from this place they derived their name. An English authority, who calls it the “Mahogany” or “Grizzly” pig, says it was extensively bred in several of the midland counties of England early in the nineteenth century. When the droves were mainly kept in the woods and forests. They are not a composite breed, and are thought by many to be one of the oldest and purest breeds in Britain.

Tamworth Swine Association 2012 — Our Youth, Our Future!

Our Youth — Our Future!

Look for upcoming news on Tamworth Swine Association's participation in the Junior Purebred Swine Association.

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.

 

Tamworth Queens 2012-2013

Thoughts from Dave — President, Tamworth Swine Association

I’m hoping that everyone has had a great start to 2012. I’m excited to hear how everyone’s farrowing is going. I would like to thank those who attended the 2011 National Show and Sale. If you haven’t been able to join us in the past, I hope that you’ll make plans to attend in 2012. The show and sale will be held in Greencastle, Indiana. The banquet will be held Saturday September 1st with the show and sale held on Sunday, Sep. 2nd.

We will again have a junior show on September 2nd. Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 placing gilts in each class with additional money awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion overall. We will also offer showmanship classes starting with Pee Wees up to Seniors. Gilts shown in the Junior Show cannot be shown in the Breeding Show and will not be eligible for the sale.

Exciting news for the Junior members in 2012. The Tamworths have been asked to join Team Purebred at their Summer Type Conference National Jr. Summer Show, held June 27 to June 30 in Springfield, Illinois. This is a FUN and EDUCATIONAL experience for our youth. Watch the Tamworth website, www.TamworthSwine.org and the Team Purebred website, www.TeamPurebred.com for more information.

I look forward to seeing everyone at sales this spring and shows this summer.

David LaFollette, President
Phone: 765-794-0203
Email: DLafollette@TamworthSwine.org

 

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Tamworth Swine Association — 2012 NATIONAL SHOW & SALE

Annual Meeting & Banquet

Saturday September 1st

Putnam Inn Restaurant

SHOW & SALE

Sunday September 2nd

Putnam County Fairgrounds

US 231 North, Greencastle, IN

The Tamworth Swine Association will hold the Annual Meeting & Banquet on Saturday, September 1st at the Putnam Inn Restaurant with Social Hour 6:00—6:30pm, followed by Dinner at 6:30pm. The following day, the Show & Sale will take place beginning at 12 noon concluding with the sale at 5:00pm. The Show & Sale will take place at the Putnam County Fairgrounds, US 231 North, Greencastle, Indiana.