Wadsworth Farms, Inc

Located in Watertown, S.D., Glacial Lakes Energy operates an ethanol production facility that produces more than 100 million gallons per year. The plant was formed by Glacial Lakes Corn Processors and Glacial Lakes Capital. Glacial Lakes Energy purchased the ownership by Glacial Lakes Capital, and after the transaction, Glacial Lakes Corn Processors became the owner of Glacial Lakes Energy. Glacial Lakes Energy owns Granite Falls Energy located in Granite Falls, Minn. Glacial Lakes Energy also operates over 100 million gallons per year capacity of ethanol plant named Aberdeen Energy. The company also owns a grain elevator called Madison Energy, located in Madison, Minn. Glacial Lakes Energy and its subsidiaries serve the agriculture industry.

Sterling Technology, based in Brookings, S.D., is one of the leaders in colostrum biotechnology. Since 1987, the company has been producing and studying quality antibodies and their components. Colostrum is made up of protective antibodies and nutritional components known to support the immune system. In 2004, the company added an off-site research and development division that manufactures products for animal and human nutrition and medical foods. All equipment in Sterling s facility is custom engineered to meet the special engineering needs of colostrum. It also has the ability to create custom products based on customer requirements and specifications.