Ag Processing Solutions finds cost-effective way to process hemp, pulses

Morgan Rose
Mar 25, 2021
Mar 25, 2021

APS — Ag Processing Solutions has been focusing on developing a cost-effective way to separate hemp fibers.

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Ag Processing Solutions, Inc. (APS), an agriculture engineering firm, was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program, which is administered through the Montana Department of Agriculture. APS will match the funds dollar-for-dollar and plans to use the monies to help complete the expansion of their processing center.

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