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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Shamrock Farms Expands Augusta County, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

10/28/2024
Dairy product manufacturer Shamrock Farms plans to expand its operations in Augusta County, Virginia. The $59.9 million project is expected to create 28 jobs.

The investment will include an additional 81,000 square feet at the company's existing manufacturing facility in Mill Place Commerce Park.

“We are deeply grateful for the dedication and support from our associates and partners in Virginia—they have been instrumental in fueling remarkable growth for Shamrock Farms and allowed us to innovate in both products and processing,”?said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shamrock Foods Company and third generation of McClelland family leadership Kent McClelland. “During this decade of expansion, Shamrock has added nearly 170 jobs in Virginia, and we remain committed to long-term economic growth and investment in this community for years to come.”

To support the project Governor Youngkin approved a performance-based grant of $600,000?from the Virginia Investment Performance grant, an incentive that encourages continued capital investment by existing Virginia companies, as well as a $300,000 grant from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

“This $59 million expansion is a testament to Virginia's thriving agricultural and food manufacturing sector,” noted Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “This investment by Shamrock Farms?not only creates jobs but also strengthens our supply chains, showcasing the symbiotic relationship between our rural and industrial economies.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services worked with Augusta County to secure the project.

“Shamrock has been a significant contributor to our food and beverage sector?since their original location,” added Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership Jay Langston. “Their expansion represents the ultimate compliment to Augusta County and the Shenandoah Valley region that we value our corporate citizens and work to help them prosper.”

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