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Miami County Economic Development Group Agriculture |
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Miami County is at the center of Indiana's northern agriculture and food corridor. Within a 100 mile radius of Miami County exists significant raw materials, processing plants, distribution requirements and population density.
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Agriculture, Distribution and ManufacturingMiami County is ideally positioned to optimize manufacturing and distribution businesses serving northern Indiana, including Indianapolis.Recent improvements to U.S. 24 and U.S. 31 have placed the key interior intersection of Indiana commerce in the center of Miami County. The county is well positioned to serve markets within 500 miles and much closer to home, 100 miles. The agriculture and food sectors are well represented in the Miami County region and likewise can be well serviced from a Miami County base. Agriculture and food manufacturers, parts suppliers, maintenance operations, engineering, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and related resources will immediately see the transportation and logistic advantages of a Miami County location. |
Agriculture, Livestock and Meat ProcessingThe Miami County region is at the center of the northern Indiana livestock and processing corridor. The area is well suited for livestock production due to generations of agriculture and livestock management practices supported by nearby Purdue University , globally recognized as a leader in agriculture and related technologies.Swine production, supported by two major hog slaughter processing facilities, and the largest duck processor in the United States is located within 50 miles of Miami County. In addition, there is also a nationally recognized meat processor is located in Miami County . The livestock industry is further supported by area food manufacturing capacity with outstanding food ingredient resources from locally raised corn and hay to manufactured products such as soybean meal and distillers dried grains. |
