Yednock Highlights National Farm Safety and Health Week

OTTAWA Ill. – With harvest season beginning, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting National Farm Safety and Health Week to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe during the harvest season. “Farmers play one of the most pivotal roles in our...

Yednock Tour Adams Farm, Urges Continued Support for Local Farmers

SANDWICH, Ill. – Working to continue his support of Illinois farmers, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, toured the Adams family farm to discuss agriculture issues facing Illinois’ farmers and take note of the family’s adapting to changing technology on their farm....

Reitz Highlights Local Pork Industry, Tours Brinkman Farms

​VALMEYER, Ill. – To discuss the impact that the pork industry has on the state economy and learn more about local pork, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, recently toured Brinkman Farms in Valmeyer to meet with local pork producers. “Agriculture has a huge...

Harper Visits Southern Illinois for Agricultural Tour

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.“Illinois is an agricultural leader, not only for the United States, but for...