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Rep. Keicher Roundtable Brings Together Local Ag. Leaders

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State Representative Jeff Keicher (IL) | Representative Jeff Keicher (R) 70th District

State Representative Jeff Keicher (IL) | Representative Jeff Keicher (R) 70th District

On March 25, State Rep. Jeff Keicher, along with House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and Rep. Brad Fritts hosted a joint Agriculture Roundtable at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.

The event brought together local agriculture leaders and farmers from across the 70th District and northern Illinois.

During the roundtable discussion, State Rep. Jeff Keicher emphasized the significance of agriculture in Illinois, stating, "Agriculture is Illinois’ #1 economic driver, and the more we do to help agriculture thrive in Illinois, the better it is for the entire state."

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economic landscape of Illinois, and initiatives like the Agriculture Roundtable aim to foster collaboration and support within the local agricultural community. The gathering provided a platform for leaders in the agricultural sector to exchange ideas, address challenges, and explore opportunities for growth and sustainability.

The engagement and participation of local agriculture leaders and farmers underscored the importance of such collaborative efforts in driving the prosperity of the agricultural industry in Illinois and its positive cascading effects on the state's economy.

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