Amick Farms to Build $54.78 Million Hatchery in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Poultry processor Amick Farms plans to establish new operations in Trenton, Edgefield County, South Carolina. The $54.78 million project will create 40 new jobs.

Hatchery for more than 1.5 million eggs

The investment includes construction of a new hatchery with capacity to hatch more than 1.5 million eggs. Operations are scheduled to begin in April 2027. Amick Farms operates integrated hatcheries, feed mills and processing facilities and supplies chicken products to retail, food service and industrial markets.

State support

The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $1 million Set-Aside grant to Edgefield County to assist with site preparation and building construction costs.

South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said:

“Congratulations to Amick Farms on its new operation in Edgefield County. The company’s $54.78 million investment in agribusiness, one of our state’s key economic sectors, is a win for South Carolina.”