On May 6th, the Illinois Pork Producers Association will be at the Illinois State Capitol to celebrate the commemoration of Senate Resolution 749 and House Resoultion 823 designating May 6th at Illinois Bacon Day. The resolution is sponsored by Senator Chris Balkema and Representatives Mary Beth Canty, Dan Swanson, Sonya M. Harper, Charles Meier, Jason R. Bunting, Matt Hanson, Laura Faver Dias and Kelly M. Cassidy in the House.
Illinois pig farmers, IPPA staff, and FFA state officers will be handing out Candy Bacon Treats to legislators at the Illinois State Capitol and discussing the role that pork production plays in Illinois.
Illinois pig farmers produce over 6 billion slices of bacon annually. Additionally, Illinois pork production is ranked 4th in the U.S. and supports over 30,000 jobs and contributes an estimated $13.8 billion dollars to the economy.
To help support our farmers, we are challenging consumers to #BringHomeTheBacon. Keep the demand for pork products high by adding bacon (or any pork product!) to your grocery cart every time you shop. In doing so, you are supporting Illinois farms, 96% of which are family owned. Additionally, many local restaurants will be participating in Illinois Bacon Day by featuring a pork special on their menu May 6th.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Pork Producers Association***
