B U S I N E S S + C U LT U R E 29 According to Lisa Collins, executive director of the Cook County Economic Development Commission, the new facility is a welcomed addition. “Even though Cook County has a strong and diverse industry base, our agricultural roots continue to grow strong. We are thrilled that Grimmway Farms has chosen Cook County, Georgia as the location for its facility in the Southeastern U.S.,” Collins said. “Our local leadership looks forward to a long-term partnership with Grimmway Farms, and continues to be committed to developing an environment that fosters job growth, capital investment, and improved quality of life.” At Grimmway Farms, we are always looking for fertile regions to grow carrots and further develop our year-round program. - JEFF HUCKABY www.grimmway.com U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, center, was joined by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black, right, and Grimmway Farms President and CEO Jeff Huckaby at the opening of the Grimmway Farms facility in Cook County.