By Josh James
"We are helping transform our Commonwealth into the AgTech Capital of the United States, and I think that's pretty exciting," said Bob Helton, executive director of Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp.
Tuesday, Helton introduced the seven businesses chosen from dozens of applicants to receive — in total — $625,000.
One lucky applicant is Hempwood, based in Murray, Kentucky. Company president Greg Wilson says the idea behind the company is to make a sustainable building materials using hemp fibers, special bonding materials, and a process known as "bio-mimicry."