Darell Stitzel is a third-generation hog farmer in Carroll County, Illinois. Both of his grandfathers were farmers for life.
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Third-generation Illinois pork producer continues family tradition
Darrell Stitzel and his wife, Laurie, market 10,000 wean-to-finish hogs annually.
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