USDA Awards $19.9M to Expand Fertilizer Production in Polk County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) selected Peace Valley in Bartow, Florida (Polk County) for approximately $19.9 million in proposed funding.

Key Details

  • Recipient / Location: Peace Valley (Bartow, Polk County, Florida).
  • Federal Funding: Approximately $19.9 million.
  • Total Project Cost: $50.6 million total investment to expand fertilizer manufacturing capabilities locally.
  • Program Context: The grant was awarded under the USDA’s Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The nationwide initiative aims to expand independent domestic fertilizer production capacity, lower costs for farmers, and strengthen national agricultural supply chains.
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