Bates Family Farm Chooses Right to Work Virginia

Bates Family Farm is investing $1 million in order to relocate and expand in Right to Work Russell County, Virginia. As a result, they will also create 12 new jobs. So this is exciting news for the area!

From Area Development Magazine:

“This AFID grant award and the support we have received from Russell County are critical factors in our decision to move forward with this project. We are honored to grow our business in the county we call home and be part of Virginia’s agricultural community.” […]

“I congratulate the Bates family on this AFID award and thank them for their investment in Russell County and Virginia agriculture. The commitment to purchasing all Virginia grown goat milk is a tremendous benefit to Virginia goat milk producers and increases the visibility of specialty product producers in Southwest Virginia.” […]

“Russell County is committed to continuing to focus on agribusiness as a growing and vital part of our local economy. This project will not only create jobs and investment in the county, but also grow the business’ contributions to local tax revenues.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.