Agriculture Industry
Ag Industry in Hardin County
The agriculture industry in Hardin County, Iowa is thrives with its fertile lands and dedicated farmers. Known for its rich soil and favorable climate, Hardin County plays a vital role in Iowa’s agricultural landscape.
Agriculture Businesses in Hardin County
POET – Iowa Falls – This state-of-the-art bioethanol production facility produces 112 million gallons of bioethanol annually.
Cargill – Iowa Falls – Soybean meal & oil & biodiesel production.
Iowa Select Farms – Iowa Falls – Largest pork producer in Iowa and 8th largest in US.
Seaboard Foods – Iowa Falls – A feed mill providing feed for company farms.
Summit Agriculture Group – Alden – A farming, agricultural investment and farm management company.
Hog Slat – Iowa Falls – A construction contractor and manufacturer of pig and poultry farms and equipment.
Area Agriculture Training Programs
Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls offers several career areas and college credit programs including:
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture Science
- Animal Science
- Conservation Technology
- Equine Management/Equine Science
- Farm Management
- Mobile Service Technician
- Pre-Vet
- Precision Agriculture
- Swine Management
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For more information about the agriculture industry in Hardin County, call (641) 939-8272