—Much of the following information was taken from: Greater Sandusky Partnership. December 10, 2025. Erie County Port Authority Supports Heritage Cooperative Agronomy Expansion Through Captial Lease Program. [Press Release]:—
The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development (WCOED) is pleased to share the news from Heritage Cooperative regarding the construction of its new agronomy facility. The $11 million project includes a 27-acre facility featuring a 3,500-ton dry fertilizer building, advanced liquid fertilizer capacity, seed treatment operations, and service infrastructure. The investment retains approximately 20 jobs in Wyandot County and will be located north of the City of Upper Sandusky in Crane Township.
The WCOED worked with its local utility partners as well as the Erie County Port Authority (ECPA), administered by the Greater Sandusky Partnership (GSP), to recently close on a Capital Lease project with Heritage Cooperative. By utilizing the ECPA’s Capital Lease program, Heritage Cooperative realized $270,000 in project savings. The Capital Lease program allows companies to reduce sales tax obligations on eligible project costs, lowering the overall investment burden while supporting regional economic competitiveness.
By utilizing the ECPA’s Capital Lease program, Heritage Cooperative realized $270,000 in project savings. The Capital Lease program allows companies to reduce sales tax obligations on eligible project costs, lowering the overall investment burden while supporting regional economic competitiveness.
“Modern agriculture requires modern infrastructure,” said Jeff Osentoski, President and CEO of Heritage Cooperative. “This investment strengthens our local presence and ensures we can continue supporting farmers in this region for decades to come.”
Read Heritage Cooperative’s full announcement HERE.
“Agriculture is a critical industry in Ohio, and the port authority is excited to work with Heritage Cooperative to support this investment in our region,” said Caleb Stidham, Erie County Treasurer and Erie County Port Authority Board Member.
“This project is a great example of how Port Authority tools can stretch every dollar of private investment,” said Matt Lasko, Chief Development Officer for the Greater Sandusky Partnership. “By working alongside Heritage Cooperative and the Wyandot County Office of Economic Development, we were able to reduce project costs while supporting critical agribusiness infrastructure and retaining quality jobs in north central Ohio.”
“The Wyandot County Office of Economic Development congratulates Heritage Cooperative on the siting of its new agronomy facility in Wyandot County. Through our work with the Erie County Port Authority and Greater Sandusky Partnership, we were proud to assist in making this project a reality. This significant investment enhances local capabilities and reflects Heritage Cooperative’s strong commitment to our agriculture-rich community,” noted Greg Moon of Wyandot County Office of Economic Development.
About Heritage Cooperative:
Heritage Cooperative, headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, has served Ohio farmers, businesses, and communities for more than 100 years. Through its agronomy, grain, energy, and feed divisions, Heritage provides essential products, expertise, and innovation to help customers succeed in today’s agricultural economy. Learn more at heritagecooperative.com.
About the Erie County Port Authority:
The Erie County Port Authority, administered by the Greater Sandusky Partnership, provides financing tools that lower development costs and support investment, job retention, and economic growth across the region.