Indoor agriculture company Local Bounti says it will hold a ribbon cutting June 18 for its newest controlled environment agriculture facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
The 6-acre facility produces the company’s living green butter lettuce and its packaged spring mix, butter lettuce, romaine crisp, green leaf and additional blends, according to a news release.
“This state-of-the-art greenhouse will bolster our rapidly expanding capacity across the U.S. to help meet customer demand in Texas and further support our distribution across the Southern United States,” Local Bounti CEO Craig Hurlbert said. “This facility represents another significant milestone for Local Bounti and an opportunity for the local Mount Pleasant economy through job creation. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture and community engagement remains steadfast, and we’re excited to make a positive impact in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding region.”
The company said facility will generate about 50 jobs.
“Local Bounti’s commitment to being an active part of the local area, generating new jobs, and operating with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices represents a major investment in Mount Pleasant’s future prosperity,” said Nathan Tafoya, executive director of the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corp. “We look forward to partnering with Local Bounti as they help drive economic growth and diversification in our city through their innovative agricultural operations.”
