Agriculture grants awarded

Two county businesses have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the agency is making investments that will expand markets for agricultural producers and strengthen American food and agriculture supply chains.

Lakeview Hills Organic Farm LLC, in Elmwood Township will use a $250,000 Value-Added Producer Grant to assist with expanded sales of organic vegetables and flowers. This grant, combined with $250,000 in matching funds from the grantee, will be used to offset working capital costs related to sales to new customers.