Little Leaf Farms expanding to Manchester, bringing 300 jobs to community

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Little Leaf Farms announced their expansion to Tennessee this week which will create 300 plus jobs.

The company is starting the first greenhouse in Coffee County, an hour south of Nashville. The expansion will create 318 new jobs for the community. Additionally, Little Leaf Farms will also invest almost $75 million at the Manchester Industrial Park where it will be located.

This project will benefit Tennessee’s AgTrack Cost Share Fund which incentivizes agricultural and forestry businesses in their development and expansion through job creation.

“Agriculture is the backbone of Tennessee’s economy, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and driving growth in our rural communities,” says Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. “I’m proud to welcome Little Leaf Farms to our state and am grateful for their commitment to innovation and job creation that will strengthen our agricultural industry and expand opportunity for hardworking Tennesseans.”…

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