AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently visited a farm in Woodford County, Illinois to meet farmers and learn about the importance of agriculture throughout the whole state, through the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adopt-a-Legislator program.

“Visiting with these farmers was such a fun, interactive way to get a better feel of the hard work that they do day in and day out for the benefit of the whole of the state,” said Hernandez. “Although I do not have too much farmland in my own district, agriculture is a crucial part of our state’s economy, from the food we eat, to the hundreds of jobs the industry creates, and I am very grateful to have experienced it all firsthand.”

The Illinois Farm Bureau’s Adopt-a-Legislator program pairs up city and suburban legislators with Illinois farmers from a different district. Last month, the farmers were able to visit Hernandez’s district and learn more about her community and discuss common issues, ways to collaborate in the future.

State Rep. Barbara Hernandez with the Woodford County Farm Bureau members.

State Rep. Barbara Hernandez with the Woodford County Farm Bureau members.

Rep. Barbara HernandezRep. Barbara Hernandez

(D-Aurora)
83rd District

Springfield Office:
233-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
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District Office:
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Aurora, IL 60506
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