By NW Illinois News |
Dec 4, 2023
As we enter the holiday season, Illinois residents have many reasons to be grateful. The state is known for its agricultural prowess, and the hardworking farmers deserve our highest gratitude. Illinois farmers produce three million turkeys each year, ensuring that many families enjoyed a traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Not only that, but the state's dairy farmers contribute to the meal as well, with products like butter, cheese, sour cream, and whipped cream.Illinois is also a major producer of wheat, so those who had bread, biscuits, or cakes on their...