Tis the season for giving! Did you know Illinois Pork farmers have donated more than 437,000 pounds of pork – which is more than 1.75 MILLION servings Illinois residents 2008?
The program, called Pork Power, provides the donated ground pork to the seven regional food banks in Illinois.
Hear from central Illinois hog farmer, Art Lehmann, about the program and ways farmers are giving back to their local communities.
Tune in every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. to hear the Farm to Table Segment on WJBC radio.
When the temperature drops below zero or a blizzard brings blowing snow, livestock farmers have to take extra measures to ensure the safety and comfort of their animals.
Find out how Bane Family Pork Farm works to keep their pigs warm, dry & toasty when the weather outside gets frightful in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast with local farmer Pat Bane. Plus check out the video clip of baby piglets on Pat’s farm (above).
Tune in every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. for the Farm to Table segment on WJBC radio.
