Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone Fund, disclosed plans to create a cutting-edge 1,000-acre agriculture technology campus in Hampton County. The $314 million investment is expected to create more than 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The Agriculture Technology Campus will include greenhouses for locally grown, pesticide-free tomatoes, leafy greens, blueberries and other produce; a 150,000-square-foot distribution center; and a co-packing facility. The campus is expected to be operational in 2022 with full operation expected by 2025. Individuals interested in joining the Agriculture Technology Campus or LiDestri Food and Drink team should visit https://www.agtechcampus.com/.

 

The announcement marks one of the largest agriculture investments in South Carolina history. For the full story, visit the Southern Carolina Alliance News Center.

 The People and The Economy 2020 is HERE! 

It is the most wonderful time of the year at LCOG! 

In the December 2020 edition of our newsletter, you will meet our newest team member, learn more about the innovative program from the Department of Defense, and discover a resource for seniors who need legal assistance. We have also featured some important reminders about COVID-19, Medicare Open Enrollment, and the Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Survey.

 

NOVEMBER usually makes us think of the holidays, which are the perfect opportunities to spend time with our loved ones. 

In this edition of our newsletter, we will tell you all about the success of the Rapid Interview & Hire Job Fair and the 2020 Lowcountry Natural Disaster Study survey. Also, you can find out if you may visit a resident at a long-term care facility, if you still have time to edit your Medicare plan, or the latest COVID-19 numbers in the Lowcountry.