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Rep. Spain Honored as ‘Friend of Agriculture’

State Rep. Ryan Spain​ honored with the Illinois Farm Bureau​'s Friend of Agriculture Award.

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Rep. Spain receives the Friend of Agriculture Award from members of the Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureaus.
Rep. Spain receives the Friend of Agriculture Award from members of the Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureaus. (IL House Staff.)

State Representative Ryan Spain was honored to be presented with the Illinois Farm Bureau‘s Friend of Agriculture Award by the Bureau County Farm Bureau and Lee County Farm Bureau this week. The award recognizes members of the Illinois General Assembly who have been strong supporters of agriculture in Illinois.

“Agriculture is a leading economic engine in Illinois, generating more than $51 billion in economic activity annually,” said Spain. “Thank you to our farmers for the food you put on our tables and the jobs agriculture provides!”

For more information about the Friend of Agriculture Award and the Illinois Farm Bureau – Click Here.

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