Iowa famers and small businesses receive Choose Iowa value-added grants

Iowa famers and small businesses receive Choose Iowa value-added grants

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties.

State awards grants to 3 Warren County agribusinesses

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties.

Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary Highlights Rural Struggles And Opportunities

In the small town of Conrad, Iowa, the family-owned Green Products Company has been processing domestically sourced corncobs since 1985. “You can see that pile of corn cobs from miles away as you’re coming down (Highway) 14,” Iowa Rep. Joshua Meggers (R-Grundy Center) said.  With one pound of pith and chaff capable of absorbing approximately four pounds of water, corncob particles can be used to absorb industrial byproducts or as a carrier for s…

5 Central Iowa producers receive Choose Iowa value-added grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants totaling $463,000 to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Five Central Iowa producers received grants: Bochner Farms in Indianola, Iowa Orchard in Urbandale, Honey Hollow Apiary and Gardens in Indianola, Rose Farm in Norwalk, and V&B Farms…