What is 80 Acres Farms Doing in Right to Work Georgia?
80 Acres Farms is investing $120 million in order to expand in Right to Work Covington, Georgia. This will allow them to increase their vertical farming production. As a result, this expansion will also create 150 new jobs. So this so great news for Newton County!
From Area Development Magazine:
“It’s no coincidence that our first next-generation production farm outside the Midwest will be in the heart of Georgia. […] We went looking for another community where government officials and business leaders were prioritizing the future of farming, and we found that in Covington. This new farm allows us to give consumers in the Atlanta region what they truly want, fresh, local, pesticide-free food.†[…]
“80 Acres Farms is an exciting and innovative addition to Georgia’s agriculture community, which embraces sustainable farming solutions that push the industry forward. […] Vertical farming technology uses cutting-edge techniques to better manage land and resources, increase crop yields, and reliably produce a diverse selection of crops year-round. Georgia’s rich farming history, our innovative AgTech ecosystem, and our strategic geographic location ensures 80 Acres Farms will find all the support it needs to flourish in Georgia.â€
AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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