Gary Asay Quotations

One of the major factors affecting pork producer profitability is the policy of the government as it impacts a producer's cost of doing business and their ability to effectively market their products. This award is a way for us to show our appreciation for the continued support that these legislators have demonstrated to Illinois pork producers.

Representative Myers 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.

Illinois pork producers and the pork industry are committed to providing a safe, quality, affordable protein source, while caring for the environment, being a good neighbor, and adding economic development to our economy.

Illinois is fortunate to have several other pork processing plants that are considered assets to their community. IPPA has maintained a good relationship with these existing facilities and plans to continue to foster those partnerships.

IPPA supports new processing opportunities and what we believe those opportunities will bring to producers. We look forward to supporting Trim-Rite in their efforts to build a new state of the art facility here in Illinois.