Josh Fanter Mason County Farmer, along with his family invite neighbors, community members and fellow pork producers to an Open House for their new pigs barn October 5 near Kilbourne.

Mason County Farmer Josh Fanter talks about his entrance into hog farming.

Ivan Dozier, State Conservation NRCS, talks about conservation programs available through the inflation reduction act.

Part two with Dan Jennings, University of Illinois Extension Livestock Specialist & 4-H Livestock Ambassador Coordinator, talks about the wonderful group of young people that serve the industry this year.

Dan Jennings U of I Extension Livestock Specialist and 4-H Livestock Ambassador Coordinator talks about the young people across the state that support the industry and work to promote livestock

Grant Grebner Ag Instructor Illinois Central College talks about opportunities for young people in agriculture and the growing ag program at ICC.

Jennifer Tirey Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers talks about the fall fly-in to Washington D.C. for pork producers.

Part two with Dr. Dan Shike, University of Illinoit talks more about the late Dr. Doug Parrett, the famous bronzed steer Broadus White Socks and the revitalization of the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion.

Dr. Dan Shike, U of I Animal Sciences, tells the story of a very special steer, Broadus White Socks, and the bronzed replica of Broadus that is now a part of the revitalized Stock Pavilion at the University of Illinois

Part two of a conversation with Blane Olson, Logan County grain and livestock farmer. He talks about the success of their pig barn that was built a year ago the opportunity it provides for the future