Rocket Farms To Be Honored At Economic Vitality Awards

Rocket Farms will be honored Feb. 5 at Monterey County’s 15th annual Economic Vitality Awards for its impactful contribution to the local economy.

The Economic Vitality Award is presented annually by the Monterey County Business Council, a non-profit group of individuals who are interested in shaping the future of Monterey County and have a vested interest in the economic vitality of the community. The Monterey County Business Council will recognize seven companies who drive our economies as leaders in their respective industries.

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As the fourth largest grower in the country, Rocket Farms boasts 5.5 million square feet of growing space in its nine facilities. The company provides year-round employment for 300 people and is active in supporting non-profit organizations and local school fundraisers.

Rocket Farms was also recently recognized by PG&E for its implementation of drastic energy savings measures – the equivalent of powering 614 homes for a year, reducing the demand on the region’s energy grid and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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