LAUREL, Miss. — Amick Farms, headquartered in Batesburg, S.C., recently announced that it will be growing operations at its Laurel, Miss., facility. The project represents a $74.5 million investment and will create 190 jobs for the local community, the Mississippi Development Authority reported in a release.
“Agriculture has been at the core of Mississippi’s economy for centuries,” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said. “This $74 million investment and nearly 200 jobs in Laurel builds on that strong foundation and legacy. Mississippi has the natural resources, transportation network, and pro-growth environment in place to help ensure our state keeps feeding America for generations to come.”
The company originally bought the Laurel facility back in 2021, but this expansion will increase its processing capacity by about 27 percent over the next couple of years. Amick Farms plans to fill the jobs this expansion will create over the next three years, the MDA added.
“Amick Farms’ expansion represents real, tangible benefits for the people of Laurel,” Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee said. “Nearly 200 new jobs and a multimillion-dollar investment will help support local families, create career pathways and strengthen our local economy. We appreciate Amick Farms’ commitment to investing in our community and our residents.”
The MDA and the Economic Development Authority of Jones County are helping with the process of this project. The MDA will provide assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program and with infrastructure improvements.
“Mississippi’s economic development efforts continue to deliver because the MDA team and our partners act quickly to identify and meet the needs of companies investing in our state,” Bill Cork, Mississippi Development Authority executive director, said. “We provide solutions that drive results, giving companies like Amick Farms the confidence to invest in our communities. In turn, we are strengthening local tax bases, unlocking new opportunities for Mississippians, and generating revenue for the state.”
“The last five years tell a clear story: there has never been a better time to choose Mississippi. We are proud to partner with the Amick Farms team as they once again choose Jones County,” Cork added.
“Amick Farms has been a great addition to Jones County,” Ross Tucker, Economic Development Authority of Jones County president, said. “They have been a strong contender in our poultry industry since coming to Jones County in 2021. We are proud to know they want to continue to grow and invest in our community.”
