BrightFarms, a New York-based start-up, announced plans to build a 160,000-square-foot greenhouse in Wilmington, Ohio, creating 30 permanent green collar jobs.

Marin Sun Farms, Petaluma, Calif., and Mindful Meats, Pt. Reyes, Calif., announced a merger of the two companies, creating an expansion for the organic pastured beef market.

Alpine Fresh, Inc., a Doral, Fla.-based grower, packer and shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables, revealed its efforts toward sustainability.

Vital Farms, Austin, Texas, announced plans for a new 82,140-square-foot facility in Partnership Industrial Center West (PIC West) in Springfield, Mo.

Vern-Mont Farm, Vernon, Vt., installed the Drum Dragon 200 to improve its compost aeration and heat recovery platform.

Allen Harim, Seaford, Del., re-opened its newly renovated Harbeson, Del., chicken processing facility.

Bella Verdi, Dripping Springs, Texas, opened the doors to its new 20,000-square-foot greenhouse facility in Austin, Texas.

Land O'Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, Minn., announced the formal organization of a new business unit, SUSTAIN.

Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich.; United Suppliers, Inc., Ames, Iowa; and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), New York, announced a collaboration to help growers improve fertilizer efficiency and soil health on their farms while maintaining high yields.

Land O’Lakes, Inc., Arden Hills, Minn., and United Suppliers, Inc., Ames, Iowa, merged the two seed and crop protection businesses, creating Winfield US.