This Macon greenhouse's approach to farming pays off in your fridge

This Macon greenhouse's approach to farming pays off in your fridge
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A new high-tech greenhouse in Macon grows lettuce without human hands ever touching it – and without the use of pesticides or GMOs, either.

BrightFarms, a Cox Enterprises company and a national leader in indoor farming, has opened its new 8-acre greenhouse in Macon that is bringing in new agriculture jobs. The company delivers locally grown leafy greens at peak freshness to grocery stores across the Southeast.

“The facility represents a major commitment to Georgia’s agricultural industry — creating over 250 new jobs once fully completed, supporting workforce development across the state, and improving access to fresh, locally grown food throughout the Southeast,” BrightFarms said in a press release.

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