COBA makes debut at Stephens County Fairgrounds

One of the largest livestock shows at the Stephens County Fairgrounds in recent memory is taking place this week. The Certified Oklahoma Bred Association (COBA) was formed in 2017 but quickly became a major player in the show pig purchasing arena.
The fairgrounds set up 1,500 pens to accommodate the Oklahoma Bred Swine Exposition Show.
"They had been in Tulsa the past three or four years, but we got them to come to Duncan," said District 3 County Commissioner Russell Morgan. "We had to order more pens. This is bigger than the Fall Classic. The only negative thing I have heard is the lack of hotel space. People are having to go out of town to find hotels."
The show began on Wednesday and continues through Saturday.
According to the COBA website, "The Certified Oklahoma Bred Association – a 100% nonprofit organization – was established in 2017 with several goals and purposes in mind.
First and foremost, the COBA gives Oklahoma show pig buyers incentive to buy pigs bred in-state.
The association supports the Oklahoma show pig industry's profitability and image, and provides a sense of community and involvement for breeders.
Lastly, COBA provides support for the growth and development of young agriculturalists through scholarship and added money at Oklahoma shows.
COBA has been able to award more than $250,000 in premiums, prizes and scholarships in just its first few years."