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Home News Industries Economic Development AeroFarms to add 66 jobs in Pittsylvania

AeroFarms to add 66 jobs in Pittsylvania

B-Corp says it needs more workers to fill demand

Published July 27, 2022 by Kate Andrews

AeroFarms has what it describes as the world's largest indoor vertical farm of its kind in Pittsylvania County.

New Jersey-based leafy greens producer AeroFarms plans to add 66 more jobs as it increases production at its vertical farm in Pittsylvania County, the governor’s office announced this week.

This is in addition to the 92 jobs promised in its operations at Cane Creek Centre, a $42 million investment in what is promoted as the world’s largest indoor vertical farm. The company, a certified B Corporation that is one of the leading producers of salad greens, said it is expanding to meet increased customer demand. Greens grown there will primarily go to grocery stores in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets, within a day’s drive of Pittsylvania.

“Virginia continues to be the premier location for companies using technology and innovation to become leaders in their industry by generating massive benefits to consumers and investors,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a statement. “I want to thank AeroFarms for their continued commitment to the commonwealth and commend Danville-Pittsylvania County for their cooperative and highly effective approach to economic development that will create new jobs and economic opportunities for Virginians.”

Virginia competed with other states for the project, Youngkin’s office said. To attract the project, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services worked with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Pittsylvania County. Youngkin additionally approved a $33,000 grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund, which the county will match with local funds. AeroFarms also is eligible to receive state benefits from the Virginia Enterprise Zone Job Creation Grant program.

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