The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recognized Senator Michael Frerichs for his support of pork producers and the pork industry in Illinois during IPPA’s Legislative Day, March 10 in Springfield. IPPA presented the 2010 Legislative Award to Senator Frerichs (D-52nd, Gifford). IPPA presents this award annually to a legislator who has worked diligently to represent pork producers’ best interest on legislative issues affecting the pork industry.
Senator Frerichs attended the IPPA Legislative Day and received the award. He also spoke to more than 100 attendees about how IPPA could continue to work with the General Assembly on issues of importance to pork producers. Bret Scholl, current President of the Illinois Pork Producers Association said, “Senator Frerichs has been a strong advocate for Illinois agriculture. He has been a true friend to the pork industry, has always been willing to listen to our concerns, and has been a leader on many important issues related to the pork industry and agriculture.”
The Illinois Pork Producers Association represents pork producers and the Illinois pork industry, which contributes more than $1.7 billion and more than 7,800 jobs to the State’s economy.
