The project will create 60 new jobs. Virginia successfully competed against Maryland and West Virginia for the project.
Speaking about the announcement, Governor Bob McDonnell said: “With this project, Virginia adds another major corporation to its roster. We warmly welcome Shamrock Farms to the Commonwealth and Augusta County, and appreciate the company’s significant investment and creation of 60 new jobs.
“This new dairy manufacturing facility is the perfect fit for a region rich in agricultural history and committed to attracting industry that supports that history. I am confident Shamrock Farms will benefit from the skilled workforce and infrastructure available, while complementing the existing enterprise base, utilising locally produced materials, including locally sourced milk and helping advance the local economy.”
The new dairy manufacturing facility will produce extended shelf life products, including Shamrock Farms on-the-go mmmmilk and Rockin’ Refuel, a new line of protein-fortified milk designed for muscle building and recovery.
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