Governor Abigail Spanberger has announced a $113.9 million investment by the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. (VPGC) to expand operations in Rockingham County—a project expected to create 146 new jobs and strengthen Virginia’s agricultural economy.

At the center of the multi‑phase expansion is the construction of a state‑of‑the‑art feed mill and grain processing facility, featuring nearly two million cubic feet of storage—the largest feed mill capacity on the East Coast. The investment will allow VPGC to process 4.5 million additional turkeys and purchase 2.4 million more bushels of corn and wheat from Virginia farmers over the next three years.

Additional project components include a new rail spur at the Linville facility, water treatment upgrades at the Hinton facility, increased turkey processing capacity, and expanded opportunities for family farms across the region.

Founded and fully owned by its growers, VPGC returns 100% of its profits to Virginia farmers, keeping agricultural dollars working locally. Since 2004, the cooperative has grown into one of the nation’s leading commercial turkey processors, known for antibiotic‑free and organic products supplied to domestic and global markets.

The project was supported through a public‑private partnership involving state, regional, and local organizations. Governor Spanberger approved $2.25 million in grants, including performance‑based and agriculture‑focused funding, as well as rail infrastructure support.

This historic investment underscores agriculture’s role as a powerful economic driver—creating jobs, strengthening farm viability, and supporting long‑term growth in rural Virginia.