Amy’s Kitchen, a major natural foods company, is laying off 311 workers, or nearly 15-percent of its workforce. The layoffs will affect employees at the company’s facilities in Petaluma and Santa Rosa, as well as remote workers. The reorganization has been announced to staff over the last two days. The company cited changing consumer habits and economic challenges as reasons for the layoffs. Amy’s Kitchen has been a major employer in Sonoma County for many years. The company’s headquarters are located in Petaluma, and it also has a facility in Santa Rosa. The layoffs are expected to have a significant impact on the local economy.