Michigan economic development officials recently announced a $400,000 grant to Ionia County for road improvements needed to support the expansion of Herbruck Poultry Ranch. The project is expected to create 40 new jobs with private investment of $12 million.

The grant is being made available by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation with funds provided by the federal Community Development Block Grant program.

Operating in Michigan for the past 50 years, Herbruck is the largest producer of organic eggs in the U.S. The company is planning a new cage-free housing facility for 300,000 laying hens and in-line egg processing plant to be located on Grand River Ave. between Jordan Lake and Nash roads.

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners, Ionia County Rural Task Force, Ionia County Road Commission and Berlin and Boston townships will combine to contribute more than $2.4 million to support the project.

“Our family business would not have grown successfully over the years without the support of the Ionia community and its leaders,” said Greg Herbruck, executive vice president. “This gratitude also extends to our quality work force, most of which live in the area.”

“Herbruck Poultry Ranch highlights the diversity in Michigan's $60.1 billion agriculture industry and its potential for growth,” said Don Koivisto, Michigan Department of Agriculture director. “This grant helps connect Michigan consumers with locally grown products while helping create more agricultural jobs in our state.”

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