November kicks off a whole month of giving thanks. You’ve likely seen the 30 days of thanks posts already showing up on your newsfeed. Showpig.com believes in the power of gratitude. We think it’s so important that we even dedicated a whole post to the art of writing thank yous. So, it’s only appropriate for the Showpig.com crew to show some gratitude. Pull up a chair, sit down and pass the gratitude, as we share 10 things we’re thankful for.

• OUR BUYERS –This one may seem fairly obvious, but Showpig.com wouldn’t exist without the folks – you folks – that log on and click their way toward better barrows in their show barn or better genetics for your breeding operation. That means all 32,000 of you registered bidders! We know that it takes a lot of trust to buy an animal halfway across the country, and we’re happy that we provide the platform that allows you to do so.

• OUR SELLERS – We know that selling showpigs can be stressful. All of your work, passion and even money that you poured into a litter is meaningless without a way to market them. With so much hinging on your next sale, the Showpig.com team is honored that you chose us to help you get a fair price for your prospects and get them placed in capable hands around the country. With three quarters of our listings being sold for an average of $875 per lot, we’re happy to help!

• OUR STAFF – We may be biased, but we think our staff is the best in the business. We’re grateful to have a team on hand that can not only help our buyers and sellers, but also relate to them. We’ve been there, and that’s why we’re here.

• EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO VISITS OUR SITE – Whether you’ve bought or sold anything on Showpig.com, we’re downright thankful you stopped by. With more than 65,000 unique IP addresses viewing our site every month, we feel confident that we’re doing more than running a website, but rather providing a resource to people interested in our industry.

• SHOWPIG.COM ALL STARS – If one thing gets us pumped up at Showpig.com, it’s young people. We’re very grateful to be able to offer the Showpig.com All Star camp each summer. Not only does it provide these young people with immersive leadership and industry opportunities, but also it gives them connections that last a lifetime.

• OUR COMMUNITY – Showpig.com prides itself in not just building a website, but building a community where swine enthusiasts can communicate and learn from one another. Our social tools such as our forum, Facebook page and blog creates ways to connect people from around the country.

• THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH – We love sharing what we’ve learned from our years in the industry with our Showpig.com community. The resources page was created to be a go-to stop for folks new to the industry. We hope that it can help you learn more about showpigs from farrowing to the showring at your local fairgrounds.

• BEING ABLE TO GIVE BACK – Showpig.com feels grateful to be able to give back to an industry that gives all of us so much. We love supporting junior swine associations such as the National Junior Swine Association, Team Purebred, as well as various state organizations across the country. In addition, Showpig.com and The Pig Planet team up each spring to hold the Show Pig Planet jackpot show, which gives away more than $50,000 worth of awards, cash and prizes.

• LASTING CONNECTIONS – We’re very thankful to all of you who we have met along the way. Showpig.com has given us a way to make lasting relationships with folks in our industry from coast to coast.

• THE ABILITY TO TOUCH PEOPLE AROUND THE NATION – And lastly, we’re grateful we will continue to have the opportunity to reach out to people across this great nation, forging new relationships. Whether you’re a 4-Her purchasing your first project or an established producer who wants to find new and creative ways to market their genetics, we’re here for you, and we’re so thankful for that.