Pictured is Butler County farmers John and James Kobza's eight-barn broiler setup on a plot of land about 4 miles east of Bellwood. The father/son duo is one of many state producers diversifying their operations by raising birds for the Costco/Lincoln Premium Poultry plan soon opening in south Fremont.
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Eight chicken broiler barns sit near the home of John Kobza about 4 miles east of Bellwood. Kobza said the picture illustrates how those participating in the chicken growing operation for the Costco/Lincoln Premium Poultry Chicken Processing Plant are more than willing to live directly by their barns.
When John Kobza learned more than four years ago about an opportunity for his family to diversify its income stream, the Butler County man didn’t hesitate to invest in what would ultimately become a portion of the growing operation for the Costco/Lincoln Premium Poultry Chicken Processing Facility being built in south Fremont.
Pictured is Butler County farmers John and James Kobza's eight-barn broiler setup on a plot of land about 4 miles east of Bellwood. The father/son duo is one of many state producers diversifying their operations by raising birds for the Costco/Lincoln Premium Poultry plan soon opening in south Fremont.
Eight chicken broiler barns sit near the home of John Kobza about 4 miles east of Bellwood. Kobza said the picture illustrates how those participating in the chicken growing operation for the Costco/Lincoln Premium Poultry Chicken Processing Plant are more than willing to live directly by their barns.