A hemp grower and producer in Lyon County is investing $2.7 million dollars in expanding their operations.
Lake Barkley Partnership said in a release on Monday Resonate Foods will add 16 jobs along with six greenhouses, industrial dryers and dehumidifiers. The expansion also includes a new processing lab to turn hemp into oil.
The company produces artesian hemp and pharmaceutical grade products.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved tax incentives up to $375,000 for the project. The company is also eligible for programs through the Kentucky Skills Network.