U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Michele Weaver has announced a $1.261 million award under the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to Aqua-Yield Operations Inc. of Sandy.

“We are excited to support local production of new and innovative technologies that advance domestic fertilizer manufacturing and support lower costs for farmers,” said Weaver.

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