Amick Farms expands South Carolina footprint with new Edgefield County operations

Amick Farms Invests $54.78 Million to Build Trenton Hatchery

Amick Farms is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new $54.78 million hatchery in Edgefield County, governor.sc.gov reported. The project, located in the town of Trenton, will create 40 new jobs and boast the capacity to hatch over 1.5 million eggs to support the company’s poultry processing operations across the state.

Founded in 1941, the Batesburg-based poultry processor operates as a fully integrated enterprise encompassing hatcheries, feed mills, and processing facilities. These operations supply chicken products for retail, food service, and industrial markets. Prior to this newest venture, the company maintained four existing complexes: two in Saluda County, one in Laurel, Mississippi, and one in Hurlock, Maryland.

Agribusiness Growth and State Funding Support

Operations at the new Trenton facility are slated to come online in April 2027. To assist with initial site preparation and building construction costs, the Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $1 million Set-Aside grant to Edgefield County.

State officials emphasized the broad economic impact of the investment on South Carolina’s agricultural sector.

“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. 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,” said Gov. Henry McMaster.

Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III noted that the nearly $55 million capital injection serves as a major win for one of the state’s key economic sectors. Meanwhile, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers pointed out that poultry stands as South Carolina’s highest-value agricultural product.

Amick Farms expands South Carolina footprint with new Edgefield County operations — Photo: southcarolinapublicradio.org

“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,” Weathers stated.

Local leaders also welcomed the development. Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell noted the county’s ongoing efforts to maintain an agile workforce and a business-sustainable environment. Richard Pendarvis, Chairman of the Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership, added that the project reinforces the region’s agricultural and food processing industries.

Individuals interested in applying for positions at the new facility can find more information by visiting the company’s careers page.