COLUMBIA, S.C. — Amick Farms, a poultry processor in Batesburg, announced today that it is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Edgefield County. The company’s $54.78 million investment will create 40 new jobs.
Founded in 1941, Amick Farms is a fully integrated operation with hatcheries, feed mills and processing facilities providing a variety of quality chicken products for retail, food service and industrial use. The company has four existing complexes: two in Saluda County, one in Laurel, Mississippi, and one in Hurlock, Maryland.
Amick Farms’ new hatchery, located in Trenton, will have the capacity to hatch over 1.5 million eggs, supporting the growth of the company’s South Carolina poultry processing operations.
Operations are expected to be online in April of 2027. Individuals interested in joining the Amick Farms team should visit the company’s careers page.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $1 million Set-Aside grant to Edgefield County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.
“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.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster
“Congratulations to Amick Farms on its new operation in Edgefield County. The company’s $54.78 million investment in agribusiness, one of our state’s key economic sectors, is a win for South Carolina.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“Poultry is South Carolina’s highest value agricultural product, and Amick Farms is a leader in the industry. 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.”
-Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
“Edgefield County appreciates Amick Farms’ investment in Edgefield County, and we are pleased they are growing with us. Edgefield County continues to provide an agile and ready workforce all while creating a business-sustainable environment to encourage smart, steady growth.”
-Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell
“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. 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.”
-Western South Carolina Economic Development Partnership Chairman Richard Pendarvis
