A passion for pigs

There's nothing prettier to Paige Dagel than a nice pig.

The 2020 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School alumnus admits that she's been "infatuated with pigs" since she was a little girl. That passion only grew during her teenage years, which recently helped earn her a spot on the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Leadership Team.

"I am looking forward to finding a career path throughout the year," she said. "I hope to touch areas I am not familiar with and get a well-rounded experience. I'm excited to see my role in agriculture change."

The IPPA announced last week that Dagel, of Sanbo...