Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor Jeff Kirwan, a trusted voice and a guide for farmers, both as the president of the Mercer County Farm Bureau and a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau, for many years. When I was a new Member of Congress, Jeff brought me to his farm and offered his help to guide me on my way. We talked about the state of agriculture and what a fighter for our farm families should look like right here. Guided by his education in agronomy and many years at GROWMARK, Jeff became one of the first in our region to use precision agriculture in the early 1990s. This month, after a decade at the Illinois Farm Bureau table, Jeff is retiring. I thank Jeff for his kindness, for his wisdom, and for inviting me on his tractor. Jeff should enjoy his retirement. I look forward to seeing what life has ahead for him and his family.”