66 new jobs at AeroFarms’ vertical farm operation near Danville

Gov. Glenn Youngkin today, July 26,  announced that AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and world leader in indoor vertical farming, will create 66 additional new jobs and increase production of freshly-grown leafy greens as part of a major operational expansion of its new vertical farm in Pittsylvania County.

This farm, a 138,670 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, is the world’s largest indoor vertical farm of its kind. These new hiring commitments are in addition to the 92 jobs pledged previously to be located in Cane Creek Centre, a joint industrial park owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. This expansion is being driven by the company’s decision to expand production to meet increased customer demand. Virginia successfully competed against other states for the project.

“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,” said Gov. Youngkin. “I want to thank AeroFarms for its continued commitment to the Commonwealth and commend Danville-Pittsylvania County for its cooperative and highly-effective approach to economic development that will create new jobs and economic opportunities for Virginians.”