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Growers Co-op is committed to the local grape industry and this tank farm project allows us to expand for the first time in many years. This $3.5 million new tank project adds 1 million gallons of storage capacity to Growers Co-op. It represents about 750 acres of Concord grapes that Growers will be adding in the coming years. The additional storage will allow Growers to continue to diversify sales to its winery supply business, international customers, and sell to other North American juice and jam bottlers. Pictured, from left, are: Todd Donato, plant manager; Dan Heitzenrater, executive assistant to county executive; Phil Baideme, Growers Board of Directors; Ron Nutting, President of Growers Board of Directors; Mike VandeVelde, village mayor of Westfield; Steve Cockram, general manager; and Wayne Harrington, maintenance supervisor.