"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. "80 Acres Farms is an exciting and innovative addition to Georgia's agriculture community, which embraces sustainable farming solutions that push the industry forward," said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. Senior Project Manager Kristen Miller represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the City of Covington and NOW Covington. Currently, 80 Acres Farms operates eight farms in the United States, built by the company's technology group, Infinite Acres. "Many thanks to our development authority, NOW Covington."Ĩ0 Acres Farms operates super-efficient vertical farms that can produce up to 300 times as much food per square foot as traditional farms, using 95 percent less water per pound of produce and minimizing food miles and waste. "The City of Covington continues to be at the forefront for business success, and we are honored to partner with 80 Acres Farms, another environmentally sustainable business joining our community," said Mayor Steve Horton of the City of Covington. This new farm allows us to give consumers in the Atlanta region what they truly want-fresh, local, pesticide-free food." "We went looking for another community where government officials and business leaders were prioritizing the future of farming, and we found that in Covington. "It's no coincidence that our first next-generation production farm outside the Midwest will be in the heart of Georgia," said 80 Acres Farms CEO Mike Zelkind. As the farm's opening date approaches, the company will be hiring across a variety of roles, from hourly growing and harvesting jobs to salaried management positions to support functions in finance, sales, and more. It will be capable of growing leafy greens, microgreens, vine crops, and fruits year-round. When fully operational, it will generate four times as much food as the company's current largest and most productive farm in Hamilton, Ohio. The farm will be distributing to retailers by early 2023.
The 80 Acres Farms facility is already under construction in Covington, with expected completion by August. "I look forward to seeing the difference that 80 Acres Farms will make in Covington as they employ hardworking Georgians and pour back into the local community and surrounding region." 1 agriculture industry," said Governor Kemp. "We are excited to welcome 80 Acres Farms to Georgia as we continue finding new, exciting ways to support and grow our state's No. The $120 million investment in Covington, Georgia, will help the company meet growing consumer demand for local, fresh produce. Kemp announced that 80 Acres Farms will create 150 new jobs in Newton County. Regular events include cruise-ins, concerts, festivals, art shows and Independence in the Park Concert and fireworks that truly showcases the best of small town America.Governor Brian P. The district enjoys a long tradition of family owned and operated businesses and an impressive events calendar that keeps things humming. There are dining choices for all occasions terrific artisan pizza, a family diner that has the honor of serving the best fried chicken for over forty years, outstanding Bar-B-Que, a coffee house and café, an ice-cream and candy store that is never without a customer, Thai, and unrivaled white table cloth restaurant serving what we think is the best New Orleans style of food you’ll find outside of New Orleans.
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