Jury Decision Favors Bible Pork
By Pork news staff
| Friday, February 06, 2009
The Illinois Pork Producers Association reports that a jury decision in Clay County Illinois has ruled in favor of Bible Pork, a swine farm located near
“This ruling is great news for the livestock industry and all of agriculture,” says Phil Borgic, a pork producer from Nokomis and current IPPA president. “Many times, as in this case, livestock operations are wrongfully attacked by people with misinformation and emotional rhetoric. This jury proved that in the end, facts will prevail. We believe that this ruling will set precedent for future livestock-related cases.”
IPPA officials contend that the ruling "is a significant victory for
“We are pleased that the jury’s decision reiterated the importance of livestock production to rural communities in Illinois and recognized the best management practices that pork producers, such as the Bibles, have taken to be good neighbors and stewards of the environment,” says Borgic.
“In these tough economic times for our country, pork producers play a pivotal role in providing a safe, quality, affordable protein source for many Americans. As pork producers we take the responsibility of helping feed this country and others around the world seriously. We do this with pride, while caring for our animals, the environment, and our communities,” he adds.
Source: Illinois Pork Producers Association
