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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Berea sunflower plant has a new name, “Northern Plains Grain & Milling.” The revised plant west of Valley City will manufacture raw goods from area commodities for pet food & food grade products.

General Manager Kevin Kvamme says the owners are excited about the new focus for the processing plant.

Chief Financial Officer Bill Havrilka (Have-Real-Kah) says the restructured facility will open up more opportunities for businesses across the country. 

Valley Development Corporation Economic Development Director Jennifer Feist says plant will employ nearly a dozen people once it’s running to capacity.

 The Barnes County Commission approved of using $88,000 through an economic development funding program paid out over a 10-year period for producing more local jobs.  The owners hope to have the plant running 24/7 by September.