010715 Farmland Plant Damaged by FireJuly 14, 20Kansas City, MO - A fire occurred at the Farmland Foods pork processing plant in Albert Lea, Minn. There were no injuries. Firefighters continue fighting the blaze this morning, with 18 area fire departments represented. The cause of the fire is under investigation. At this time, Farmland's priority is to work with fire officials to put out the fire and assess damage to the facility. Other Farmland facilities will pick up production lost at Albert Lea, to ensure the company continues to provide quality product to its customers. Located in southern Minnesota, just north of the Iowa border, the Albert Lea plant processes ham and bacon products and employs 500. Farmland Industries, Inc., Kansas City, Mo., is a diversified farmer-owned cooperative focused on meeting the needs of its local cooperative- and farmer- owners. Farmland and its joint venture partners supply local cooperatives with agricultural inputs, such as crop nutrients, crop protection products, petroleum products and animal feeds. As part of its farm-to-table mission, Farmland adds value to its farmer-owners' grain and livestock by processing and marketing high-quality grain, pork, beef and catfish products throughout the United States and in more than 60 countries.
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