Two Wood County businesses received money in the latest round of state grant funding to support local meat processors.
Frobose Meat Locker, Inc. of Pemberville received $341,979.47 and Pioneer Packing Co., Inc. of Bowling Green got $500,000.
In all, the state granted $14 million to 51 meat harvesting and processing operations in 31 counties throughout the state through the fourth round of the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program.
In announcing the grant, Governor Mike DeWine said: “Meat harvesters and processors help keep our supply chain strong and our grocery stores and restaurants stocked. These grants will enable them to build better facilities and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.”
Lt. Governor Jon Husted added: “Much of our meat today comes from large industrial farms and processors, and these grants help local farmers in Ohio serve their local customers with locally grown, high-quality meats. These grants allow small businesses to create the efficiency and productivity they need to compete and provide locally grown food at an affordable price.”
Across all four rounds of the program, a total of 179 grants have been awarded to meat processors in 62 of Ohio’s 88 counties, totaling nearly $42 million.
