The Batesburg-based poultry processor’s new Trenton hatchery is expected to create 40 jobs and begin operations in April 2027.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Amick Farms is investing $54.78 million to build a new hatchery in Edgefield County, creating 40 jobs, according to the S.C. Department of Commerce.
The new facility will be located in Trenton and will have the capacity to hatch more than 1.5 million eggs, supporting the company’s poultry processing operations in South Carolina, according to Commerce. Operations are expected to begin in April 2027.
Amick Farms, founded in 1941 and based in Batesburg, is a fully integrated poultry company with hatcheries, feed mills and processing facilities that supply chicken products for retail, food service and industrial customers, according to Commerce. The company operates four other complexes: two in Saluda County, one in Laurel, Mississippi, and one in Hurlock, Maryland.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded Edgefield County a $1 million Set-Aside grant to help cover site preparation and building construction costs, according to Commerce.
“South Carolina’s agribusiness industry continues to drive our economy forward, and this announcement reflects the important role it plays in creating jobs and strengthening local economies,” Gov. Henry McMaster said. “We are proud to see Amick Farms bring 40 new jobs to Edgefield County and look forward to the company’s continued success in our state.”
“Congratulations to Amick Farms on its new operation in Edgefield County,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “The company’s $54.78 million investment in agribusiness, one of our state’s key economic sectors, is a win for South Carolina.”
“Poultry is South Carolina’s highest value agricultural product, and Amick Farms is a leader in the industry,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers. “Their expansion supports a broad swath of our agribusiness community, from corn and soybean growers to equipment manufacturers to the farmers who raise chickens. I’m proud of this homegrown company’s continued success.”
“Edgefield County appreciates Amick Farms’ investment in Edgefield County, and we are pleased they are growing with us,” said Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell. “Edgefield County continues to provide an agile and ready workforce all while creating a business-sustainable environment to encourage smart, steady growth.”
“Amick Farms has been an important part of South Carolina’s agricultural economy for generations, and we are excited to see the company continue its growth with the new hatchery in Edgefield County,” said Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership Chairman Richard Pendarvis. “This represents a significant commitment to the county and further strengthens our region’s agricultural and food processing industries. We appreciate Amick Farms’ continued confidence in our region and look forward to supporting the company’s continued success.”
Those interested in employment with Amick Farms can visit the company’s careers page, according to Commerce.
Based on a release from S.C. Dept. of Commerce.
