Published on December 10, 2025 4:13 pm
Last Updated on December 10, 2025 4:13 pm
The Illinois Pork Producers Association has announced economic impact findings showing that pork production in the state generates more than $373 million in total tax revenue.
Association President Josh Maschhoff said, “the tax revenue and jobs created by pork production demonstrate just how essential this industry is to Illinois’ economic well-being.”
Here are the numbers on how pig farmers in Effingham County boost the economy:
–total labor income–$27,500,00
–total value added–$72,000,000
–total livestock output–$86,900,000
–total tax revenue–$11,965,033
–total livestock jobs–648
