Steve Hyde of Genesee County Economic Development Center presented an update on Agri Park development and tonight's council conference meeting.
The proposed ag park could be worth $1.4 billion to the local economy and create 1,100 jobs.
It will cover 200 to 300 acres near Oatka Milk in the Town of Batavia.
It will be the only ag industry focused part in the Northeast.
A Canadian company seems ready and serious to be the first tenant of the park, bringing 100 jobs and taking advantage of current monetary exchange rates.
"We’re not coming here today to ask for help, but to look for a partnership that says this benefits the people in the community," Hyde said.
Grants of $6 million are currently available to fund Phase I.
