From the President:
Several farm families were featured on TV screens across the state during yesterday’s big game, kicking off Illinois Farm Families’ ‘We are the 96%’ campaign.
Viola native and Mercer County Farm Bureau President Chad Bell, his wife, Brittany, and children Amelia and Charlie, were the main feature during the thirty-second spot, titled ‘The Corporation.’
“We’re very honored to be part of this campaign,” said Chad Bell. “I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that my family was chosen to be part of it. I’m really happy to be somebody who can help promote Illinois farm families and do what I can to help others realize that we are the family farm and we’re still alive and kicking.”
‘We are the 96%’ will feature more than 25 farm families from across the state and is focused on making Illinoisans aware that 96% of farms in Illinois are owned and operated by families like the Bells. The campaign is an effort of the Illinois Farm Families coalition, comprised of the Illinois Beef Association, IL Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Pork Producers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, and Midwest Dairy.
Learn more at Wearethe96.org
Miss the game? View the commercial here