Chris Anderson: Dean family honored by Pork Producers

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http://www.pantagraph.com/stories/020905/bus_20050209010.shtml

"Rick Dean shies from the limelight. He would rather work tirelessly behind the scenes with no recognition to make life better for his fellow Central Illinois farmers and rural residents.

So, when he and his family recently got thrust into the spotlight as the Illinois Pork Producer Family of the Year, he responded simply and quietly.

"We were so honored," said Dean, of LeRoy.

The award annually goes to a pork producing family that has done an outstanding job promoting pork, and has served in county, state and national leadership roles. A committee of past Illinois Pork Producers Association officers nominated the Deans."

Chris Anderson's weekly update on the world of Illinois farming. Oh yeah and that pork isn't of the legislation variety.