Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of Better Future Farms in Louisa County. Providing job opportunities to area residents, the next-generation hydroponic greenhouse will produce several million pounds of high-quality leafy greens each year. The project was made possible by Generate Capital (a leading sustainable infrastructure investment and operating platform), an Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund grant with a local funds match, and a sales agreement with Taylor Farms (the nation’s largest salad producer). The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Louisa County Economic Development (led by the amazing Andy Wade) and our Industrial Development Authority helped secure the project for the Commonwealth with support from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and many others.
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--Regional Business Developer - contributes to the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable solutions in our communities.
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