Area 2 Farms, a Public Benefit Corporation, will operate a new organic, indoor farm and retail farm store in Arlington County, Virginia. The $1.8 million project is expected to create 30 new jobs over the next three years. In addition to growing and selling fresh produce, the company’s plans include the production of value-added products featuring items grown at Area 2 Farms.
“The opportunity to build a true neighborhood farm is the most exciting endeavor of my career,” said Area 2 Farms Chief Scientific Officer Tyler Baras. “The connection between people and their food has grown too distant. This distance forces farmers to select crops well suited for transportation routes instead of focusing on which root crops taste best! A true neighborhood farm can grow crops you’ve likely never even tried. If you think kale was a hot trend, wait till you try the sour purple shamrock, sweet borage flowers or crunchy purslane”.
“Today’s announcement is further evidence that Virginia is open for business and businesses are ready to take advantage of our growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. The surging consumer demand to create exciting new enterprises will add to the Commonwealth’s quality of life,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “I thank Area 2 Farms for their investment in the Commonwealth and look forward to their future growth and success.”
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) worked with Arlington County to secure the project for the Commonwealth. Governor Youngkin approved a $40,000 grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund, which Arlington County will match with local funds.
Read the complete article at www.areadevelopment.com.
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