ndack Meat Company has secured funding for new 7,500ft² food processing facility in Ticonderoga, Essex County.The USDA-certified facility will address the growing need of the region's livestock farmers and producers and will create a total of 17 jobs in Essex County.
The company will also open a retail store on Wicker Street in Ticonderoga in May this year.
Governor Andrew Cuomo said, "Targeted investments in local job-creating industries is helping bring economic growth to communities in Essex County and across the State."
Designed to process and return packaged products to livestock suppliers, the Adirondack Meat Company reduces the distance traveled for livestock farmers, while reducing the long wait times.
These upgrades allow the company to deliver faster turnaround, along with the required capacity to limit processing transportation costs and delays, increasing profitability and sustainability for area farmers.
Adirondack Meat Company owner Peter Ward said, "Working with local producers on the growing need for fresh, all-natural animals will be very productive for our region."
