Natalie Evans the newly crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen talks about the role livestock plays in her life.

Elsie Nord of Clinton talks about the work that went into receiving her American FFA Degree.

Part two with Chad Leman. He talks about his year as President of the Illinois Pork Producers and the upcoming Illinois Pork Expo and Annual IPA Meeting.

Chad Leman, President of the Illinois Pork Producers, talks about the livestock farming 365 days a year, including in freezing below zero conditions.

Tony Graves, Illinois Milk Producers Association representative on the Illinois Livestock Development Group, talks with Rita Frazer about his invovlement and updates us on his farm.

Illinois Beef Association update. Devin Bollman talks about opportunity for members through youth scholarships, membership renewal and cattle events this winter.

IFB President Brian Duncan talks labor, specifically how it impact the livestock industry.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan talks about California’s Prop 12 taking full effect on January 1, and the concern across the country about implications on the pig business and all of agriculture

Mike Love, Morgan Meat Market and the IAMP President, on bringing value to local customers when prices fluxate rapidly.

We revisit a conversation with Illinois Youth, meeting Owen Pree the Exhibitor of the Champion Meat Pen at the Illinois State Fair. Also meet his brother Sam that helped with this success.