BY MARY FINN
The Pioneer Hi-Bred Corporation's main focus is as a corn research center focused on local farmers needs. They say the testing they do to different kinds of soil and seeds will allow farmers to be able to generate more produce.
Pioneer has had a research center in Ithaca since 1986 but has outgrown this current site.
Chelsey Foster is the city manager.
"The city of Ithaca is really excited about the project it's a really neat fit in the area with our thriving agricultural base".
Foster said that the new center will be a great addition to the agricultural and industrial cluster of Gratiot County.
Pioneer Hi-Bred said they plan on opening their doors in the middle of next year. Currently they have ten employees. Within the next three years they hope to have ten new positions
