National Farmer’s Day is a special day dedicated to honoring the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world.
According to the Illinois Farm Bureau, agriculture and related industries support more than 482,000 jobs in our state. Of the 72,200 farms in Illinois, 97% are family-owned. Illinois has ranked #1 in soybean production, #2 in corn production, and #4 in pork production. With 2,640 food manufacturing companies, Illinois is a leader in turning the state’s crops and livestock into food and industrial products, as we rank first in the nation with $180 billion in processed food sales. These are facts to be proud of!
Today, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is celebrating all the farmers across Illinois for their dedication to ensuring our nation has access to fresh and nutritious food. Happy Farmers Day!
