Wenger Group Plans New Oxford, Pennsylvania, Operations

Area Development News Desk

08/03/2026

Agribusiness company The Wenger Group plans to establish operations in New Oxford, Pennsylvania. The project is expected to retain 690 jobs.

The company, through a majority-owned subsidiary, Farm Fresh Turkey Products (FFTP), will acquire Plainville Farms.

“Turkey production has a long and proud history in Pennsylvania, and this investment ensures that our team members, independent family farmers, and the communities we serve can continue building on that legacy,” said Matt Goodson, CEO of Plainville Farms. “We are grateful for the support of Governor Shapiro’s Administration, DCED, the Department of Agriculture, and The Wenger Group as we work together to protect family-sustaining jobs, strengthen the regional food supply chain, and create a stable foundation for the future of Plainville Farms.”

To support the project, FFTP received a funding package from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that includes a $5 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan and a $1 million Pennsylvania First grant.

“The Wenger Group’s investment demonstrates the strength of Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector and the value of investing in companies with deep roots in our Commonwealth,” noted DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “By supporting this acquisition, the Shapiro Administration is helping preserve hundreds of family-sustaining jobs, creating long-term opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers, and ensuring this important facility continues to contribute to the regional economy for years to come.”

The Wenger Group serves the Mid-Atlantic region through its portfolio of businesses, including Wenger Feeds, Nutrify, Dutchland Farms, Risser Grain, Leidy’s Premium Meats, and Hoober Feeds. The company operates feed mills, providing poultry, swine and dairy feed, grain, fertilizer, specialty proteins, eggs and other agricultural products and services.

“The Adams Economic Alliance is proud to support this next chapter for the facility and the people it serves,” added Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance. “We are grateful to the Shapiro Administration, DCED, the Department of Agriculture, and the local ownership group behind Farms Fresh Turkey Products for their commitment to preserving this vital employer. This investment reflects the power of partnership to strengthen Pennsylvania agriculture, protect jobs, and create new opportunities for Adams County’s economy for generations to come.”

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