- FAQ -

Q: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM?
A: The goal of the CIB program is to provide added opportunities for Indiana purebred breeders and exhibitors.

Q: IF I’M AN EXHIBITOR, HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PIGS WILL QUALIFY FOR THE CIB PROGRAM?
A: Prior to purchasing your pigs, verify with your breeder if he or she is enrolled in the CIB program. Additionally, a list of all enrolled breeders and programs can be found on the website: www.indianabred.com

Q: IS IT MANDATORY THAT A BREEDER OR EXHIBITOR PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM?
A: No. Participation in the CIB program is voluntary for breeders and exhibitors.

Q: DO I HAVE TO WIN MY CLASS TO RECEIVE THE $500 AWARD?
A: No. Example: If you happen to place 3rd in your class, and the two pigs that place ahead of you were purchased from a breeder outside of the state of Indiana, or from an Indiana breeder that did NOT enroll in the CIB program, then you are officially the highest placing CIB pig in that class, and thus you win the $500 reward.

Q: WHERE DOES ALL OF THE MONEY GO FOR THIS PROGRAM?
A: The CIB program is a registered 501C-3 non-profit program. A portion of the revenue generated from program is used to cover operating expenses of the program with the remainder dedicated to the recognition of exhibitors and Indiana enrolled breeders. Advisory Board members are volunteers of the program and do not receive payment. Additionally, Indiana Pork staff time to administer the program is not paid with program fees.

Q: Has the C.I.B board been in discussions with the state fair about this program?
A: Yes. The C.I.B board has and will continue to have conversations with representatives from the Indiana state fair both in person and via phone calls, and the state fair has been very supportive of this program.

Q: : WHAT WILL THE BOARD DO WITH ANY EXTRA MONEY THAT IS RAISED?
A: After all awards, prizes, and expenses are paid, any remaining funds stay in the CIB fund and are used to support the next year

- PROGRAM DETAILS -

RULES

BREEDERS
- The CIB program is open to any breeder in Indiana who has current registered purebred herds.

- To qualify your herd, complete the enrollment and submit the registration fee at www.indianabred.com.

- Breeder Enrollment is $800 if enrolled by February 15th, 2025.

- Late Enrollment is $1,500 from February 15, 2025 through May 15th, 2025. No Enrollment will be accepted after May 15th, 2025.

- Breeder enrollment must be renewed each year and expires December 1st of each year.

- Each breeder enrollment should represent one entity and must be an Indiana address. Multiple herd marks are eligible for each breeder. Addresses associated with each herd mark must be entered at registration to qualify pigs. Addresses entered at CIB enrollment must match the breeder address on the 4-H exhibitor’s purebred registration paper at CIB check-in at Indiana State Fair.

- Breeders will be reviewed to insure they are in good standing with the registry before they are added to the CIB enrolled breeder list. The Indiana address and herd mark recognized by the breed association will certify the purebred swine are bred in Indiana.

- Enrolled breeders will receive a Certified Indiana Bred logo to use in promotions. However, use of the CIB logo does not qualify a breeder.

- A breeder must appear on the current year Enrolled Breeder list to have pigs qualify as CIB at Indiana State Fair.

EXHIBITORS

- The CIB program is open to every purebred 4-H exhibitor in Indiana.

- To participate, you must exhibit a gilt or barrow from a CIB enrolled breeder. Pigs may be purchased from an enrolled breeder or may be bred by the exhibitor who has enrolled in CIB program.

- Pigs must be enrolled in the Indiana 4-H program and entered through the Indiana State Fair entry system.

- The highest placing CIB pig in each purebred barrow and gilt class wins $500 pending they meet all rules and regulations of the Indiana State Fair.

- If a CIB enrolled barrow or gilt makes the Top 5 Overall of their respective show, then the exhibitor will receive an additional $500 payout pending they meet all rules and regulations of the Indiana State Fair.

- If any CIB winning pig is ultimately disqualified by the Indiana State Fair, the exhibitor will be asked to return the $500 award received as a class winner within 60 days of the Indiana State Fair's notice of decision to disqualify. If the exhibitor does not return the $500 award received as a class winner within 60 days, the exhibitor and their family is disqualified from any future participation in the CIB program.

- In order to receive your payout over $600, (two class winners, etc.) exhibitors or their family must complete appropriate tax documents such as a IRS W9. Payout checks can be picked up from an Indiana Pork representative during the open show weekend, or they will be mailed thereafter.

HOW IS PAYOUT DETERMINED?

Class 1 – A CERTIFIED INDIANA BRED pig wins the class – Exhibitor wins $500.

Class 2 –An Ohio bred pig wins class, CERTIFIED INDIANA BRED pig places 2nd – The CERTIFIED INDIANA BRED pig that placed 2nd wins $500.

Class 3 – Ohio bred pig wins a class, a pig from an Indiana breeder places 2nd (but breeder is NOT CERTIFIED), and a CERTIFIED INDIANA BRED pig places 3rd – The 3rd place CIB pig wins the $500 because he is the highest placing Certified Indiana Bred qualifier.

BRED GILTS – Offspring from bred gilts conceived at an Indiana breeder farm who is enrolled in the Certified Indiana Bred program are eligible as long as the gilt is purchased by an Indiana firm and the bred gilt is farrowed in Indiana. The breeder and address listed on the purebred pedigree must be enrolled in the CIB program.

Certified Indiana Bred, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization