The Illinois Pork Producers Association has announced three new board members, one of which has local ties. Morgan Booth, Director of Communications for the IPPA shared why they picked Alan Hays, a second generation farmer from Christian County to serve on their board.

Hays has worked closely with the IPPA throughout the years. Booth shared some of the events where the two parties have collaborated.

Booth said as the Allied Industry Representative, Hays will provide a non-pork producing agriculture voice to the IPPA board.