Did you know that the McDonald’s system purchased more than 162 million pounds of corn from Indiana farmers in 2017? What about the fact that they employ roughly 21,000 Hoosiers across the state?
McDonald’s continues to be an important player in Indiana’s economic and agricultural landscapes. In fact, the McDonald’s system purchased $33 million worth of Indiana products in 2017. To recognize their commitment to Indiana agriculture, as well as salute the farmers who make, grow and raise their agricultural products, ISDA joined Indiana’s Family of Farmers and McDonald’s for a special, one-of-a-kind National Ag Day celebration.
The event, hosted by local McDonald’s owner/operators Mya Smith and Randy Shields, featured keynote speakers, Director Kettler and Indiana State Poultry Association President, Dan Krouse, who thanked McDonald’s for its ongoing support and commitment to Indiana farmers. It also focused on different commodities important to McDonald’s supply chain, like poultry, pork, dairy, corn and soybeans, as well as the techniques they use that make their products unique, like cracking a fresh egg for every Egg McMuffin.
One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of a new trayliner, which is being used by most McDonald’s restaurants throughout the state. The trayliner includes the following information:
• 162,128,000 pounds of corn
• 45,000 dozen eggs
• 4,931,000 gallons of milk
• 3,970,000 pounds of pork
• 22,760,000 pounds of soybeans
• 2,984,000 pounds of soybean oil
Overall, celebrating farmers, McDonald’s and the importance of our supply chain relationship was a great way to kick off National Ag Month in Indiana. Click the link to learn more about this amazing partnership. bit.ly/2Hz9T5l