The past few years have been tough for pork producer Aaron Bertan of Paxton, Illinois.
Illinois producer optimistic after tough years
Jack, Ashlee, Eli, Aaron and Brynlee Bertan of Paxton, Ill., pose with Aaron’s 1954 Chevy Bel Air.
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Jack, Ashlee, Eli, Aaron and Brynlee Bertan of Paxton, Ill., pose with Aaron’s 1954 Chevy Bel Air.
Photo courtesy of Aaron BertanThe past few years have been tough for pork producer Aaron Bertan of Paxton, Illinois.
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