State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District
State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District
Illinois Representative Halbrook has recently joined the Illinois Pork Producers in honoring the Burgener Family from Moweaqua, who have been named the Illinois Pork Producers Association 2024 Family of the Year. The Burgener Family, who have been raising hogs along with other livestock and crops on their Moweaqua farm since the 1960s, are considered a multi-generational success story and outstanding representatives of the Illinois pork industry.
According to the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), the Burgener family currently maintains 800 sows and farms 3,000 acres. Their dedication and hard work have earned them the prestigious title of IPPA Family of the Year at the Illinois Pork Expo. In recognition of their achievements and contributions to the Illinois agriculture industry, Representative Halbrook has introduced House Resolution 565.
"Pork producers are a vital part of our agricultural industry. The Burgeners have been raising hogs along with other livestock and crops on their Moweaqua farm since the 1960s. They're a multi-generational success story, and great ambassadors for the Illinois pork industry," expressed Rep. Halbrook.
Representative Halbrook commended the Burgener family for embodying the true spirit of the family farm, which is still thriving in downstate Illinois. Through their hard work and dedication, the Burgener family has not only ensured the success of their own farm but also contributed significantly to the growth and prosperity of the Illinois pork industry.
The introduction of House Resolution 565 by Representative Halbrook serves as a formal recognition of the Burgener family's accomplishments. It highlights their exceptional contributions to the Illinois agriculture sector and acknowledges their unwavering commitment to the pork industry.
"It's always great to see that the true spirit of the family farm is alive and well in downstate Illinois," concluded Rep. Halbrook.
The recognition and honor bestowed upon the Burgener Family by the Illinois Pork Producers Association and Representative Halbrook are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements in the field of pork production. The Burgener Family's success story serves as an inspiration to other farmers and showcases the vital role that pork producers play in the agricultural industry.
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