Situated at the heart of Indiana’s northern agriculture and food corridor, Miami County enjoys a strategic advantage. Within a 100-mile radius, we have ready access to abundant raw materials, processing plants, distribution needs, and a dense population.
Our prime location optimally serves manufacturing and distribution businesses across northern Indiana, including Indianapolis. Recent enhancements to U.S. 24 and U.S. 31 have positioned the pivotal crossroads of Indiana commerce right here in Miami County. We are well-equipped to cater to markets within 500 miles, as well as those closer to home—within 100 miles. The agriculture and food sectors thrive in our region, making Miami County an ideal base for agriculture and food manufacturers, parts suppliers, maintenance operations, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and related resources.
Situated at the heart of northern Indiana’s livestock and processing corridor, Miami County offers a strategic advantage. Our region’s rich agricultural heritage, coupled with generations of livestock management practices, creates an ideal environment for livestock production. Notably, Purdue University—a global leader in agriculture and related technologies—provides valuable support. Miami County benefits from two major hog slaughter processing facilities within a 50-mile radius. Additionally, we proudly host the largest duck processor in the United States. Our nationally recognized meat processor further contributes to the robust livestock industry. Complementing livestock production, our food manufacturing capacity is outstanding. From locally sourced corn and hay to essential products like soybean meal and distillers dried grains, Miami County’s resources are well-suited for the industry.
Agriculture lies at the heart of Miami County’s economic vitality and quality of life . Our robust row crop production and livestock operations form a solid economic foundation, poised for further growth in food-based manufacturing, energy alternatives, agriculture-related distribution, and advanced livestock practices. Miami County is rapidly evolving into a major agriculture and food processing corridor with endless economic opportunities for additional related manufacturing , warehousing , and distribution businesses. Notably, our strategic location combines the Grissom Aeroplex’s 12,500-foot commercial runway, the intersection and cloverleaf for U.S. 31 and U.S. 24, and the Norfolk and Southern Railroad—all within one mile of the cloverleaf.
IN Dept of Agriculture IN Aquaculture Assn IN Beef Cattle Assn IN Corn Growers Assn IN Hardwood Lumberman's Assn IN Poultry Assn IN Pork Producers IN Quarter Horse Assn
IN Saddle Horse Assn IN Soybean Alliance IN Standard Bred Assn IN State Dairy Assn IN Wine Grape Council IN Young Farmers' Assn Agribusiness Council of IN Purdue Extension of Miami Co
Purdue University Agricultural Retailers Assn American Feed Industry Assn American Seed Trade Assn Croplife America The Fertilizer Institute Grain Elevator & Processing Soc Ntl Grain and Feed Assn