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Agriculture powers valley jobs, investment
Prompted by shifts in consumer buying trends, Shenandoah Valley farmers are investing heavily in automated systems and cutting-edge growing processes to position themselves for the long haul in an industry
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Agriculture 2023: CORWIN HEATWOLE
FOUNDING FARMER AND CEO, FARMER FOCUS, HARRISONBURG
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In February, Heatwole announced a $17.8 million expansion to Farmer Focus’ organic poultry processing facility, backed by a $3.6 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant. The expansion will nearly double
Farmer Focus hatches $17.8 million expansion
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Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus is undertaking a $17.8 million expansion to boost capacity at its 78,000-square foot processing facility on Acorn Drive. The organic poultry producer, which marked its ninth anniversary
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Farmer Focus to create 300 jobs with $17.8M expansion
Harrisonburg poultry producer to double processing capacity
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Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus is planning a $17.8 million expansion that will create 300 jobs and double its processing capacity, the organic poultry producer announced this week. Part of that expansion
Farmer Focus taps new president/COO
Stephen J. Shepard promoted, replacing Eric Vaughan
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Harrisonburg-based organic poultry producer Farmer Focus announced leadership changes Tuesday, including tapping a new president and chief operating officer as well as a new chief commercial officer. Stephen J. Shepard