We are confident it will help open the door to other major projects selecting Wapakoneta,” said Greg Myers, Wapakoneta economic development director. It has moved our West Central Ohio Industrial Center from a hypothetical to a real industrial park.

“One of the most important aspects of the Golden Fresh Farms project is its proof to other companies that Wapakoneta is the right location to choose. Golden Fresh Farms, a Canadian-based division of Red Sun Farms, opened its $22.5 million, 20-acre greenhouse about an hour north of Dayton near Interstate 75 and U.S. The company said the farm has “natural barriers of woodlots” on two sides of the facility. This news organization initially reported the concerns of local residents who said the greenhouse creating too much artificial light before sunrise.Ĭompany officials told this news organization that the location was picked with the help of city officials because of its access off the highway and the remote location – away from residential areas. However, some local residents are complaining about the “overwhelming” glow created from the lights used to grow the produce. Golden Fresh Farms, a Canadian-based division of Red Sun Farms that owns a high-tech hydroponic greenhouse operation, is now growing more than 200,000 tomato plants in Wapakoneta. WAPAKONETA - Officials for the Golden Fresh Farms said the company has worked closely with Wapakoneta officials on the planning and development of the massive greenhouse in the area, and addressed the criticisms of some residents who said the business impacting their quality of life.

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