BrightFarms to build year-round sustainable farm in OH
The BrightFarms Ohio Greenhouse will use 80% less water, 90% less land and 95% less shipping fuel than traditional farming methods.
BrightFarms, a New York-based start-up, announced plans to build a 160,000-square-foot greenhouse in Wilmington, Ohio, creating 30 permanent green collar jobs.
Slated for completion in late 2017, the BrightFarms Ohio Greenhouse is said to be the most sustainable source of local year-round salad greens, herbs and tomatoes in the Ohio market, providing 1 million pounds of product a year. In addition, it will significantly reduce food miles and improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain.