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Hemp Producer Investing $2.7M In Lyon Co. Expansion, Creating 16 Jobs

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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.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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