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BrightFarms Expands Georgia Presence with New Regional Greenhouse in Macon-Bibb County

Macon-Bibb County’s commitment to innovation in agriculture continues to grow with the addition of BrightFarms, a leader in sustainable indoor farming, at the Airport East Industrial Park, a GRAD Certified Select site. BrightFarms’ groundbreaking ceremony at their new Macon-Bibb County greenhouse marks an exciting chapter in local agricultural development, promising fresh, responsibly grown produce to Georgia and beyond. 

“The arrival of BrightFarms underscores our region’s unique advantages for innovative agriculture and reinforces our mission to foster sustainable industries that drive growth,” stated Robby Fountain, MBCIA Chairman. “Macon-Bibb County’s strategic location, supported by advanced infrastructure and a top-rated water supply from the Macon Water Authority, ensures that BrightFarms can meet consumer demand while upholding a high standard of environmental responsibility.” 

BrightFarms’ new facility will capitalize on Macon-Bibb’s strategic location, offering rapid distribution to customers across the Southeast. Situated near major transportation routes, BrightFarms is positioned to serve a vast customer base with efficient logistics, ultimately helping meet the growing demand for local, high-quality produce in a sustainable way. 

The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is thrilled to partner with BrightFarms and support its mission of providing fresh produce through the next generation of controlled environment agriculture. As BrightFarms’ greenhouse hub takes shape, MBCIA looks forward to fostering more growth in Middle Georgia, creating new jobs, and strengthening the local economy. 

ABOUT BRIGHTFARMS

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. Acquired by Cox Enterprises in 2021, BrightFarms operates hydroponic greenhouse farms in the communities it serves, enabling it to eliminate time, distance and costs from the food supply chain. BrightFarms’ growing methods, a model for the future of scalable, sustainable local farming, use far less energy, land and water than long-distance, field-grown agriculture. BrightFarms currently operates six high-tech greenhouse farms in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois, with four new regional salad greenhouse hubs breaking ground to begin opening in 2024. BrightFarms’ fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 3,700 retail stores across the East Coast and Midwest.

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