LENAWEE CO. — Two Lenawee County organizations will each receive $100,000 through Michigan’s Rural Development Fund for projects supporting business development and workforce training.
Homestead Meats and Market in Morenci will use its grant for interior and exterior renovations, including structural, flooring and electrical improvements.
The work will prepare the building for retail, meat processing and café operations.
The Sam Beauford Woodshop in Adrian will receive $100,000 to equip a new mass timber and woodworking campus with industry-grade equipment.
The project is intended to expand workforce training and create career pathways in Michigan’s forest products and construction industries.