Illinois is home to a bustling agriculture industry — one that drives our state’s manufacturing jobs. Local farmers grow corn and soybeans, and our proud union workers build and operate the facilities that transform those crops into food, fuel and countless other products. It’s a relationship that powers our state’s economy and growth.
We now have an exciting opportunity to grow our agriculture and manufacturing sectors even more. Globally, nationally and locally here in Illinois, companies and consumers alike are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints. The state’s agricultural supply chain stands ready to respond to these demands while also creating good-paying jobs for Illinois’ union workers, including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Laborers’ International Union of North America and the United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters.
