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flag A new 68,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Flora, Mississippi, opened, enabling Salad Days to produce 3 million heads of lettuce annually for six Southeastern states.

flag A new 68,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse opened in Flora, Mississippi, marking full operational capacity for Salad Days, a local hydroponic grower. flag The facility, using controlled-environment agriculture technology, can produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually, supplying grocery retailers, restaurants, and distributors across six Southeastern states. flag Officially launched with a St. Patrick’s Day ribbon-cutting ceremony, the project received support from state and federal agencies and enables year-round, pesticide-free leafy green production. flag Company President Leigh Bailey said the expansion allows Salad Days to transition from a niche grower to a regional supplier, meeting rising demand. flag The project strengthens Mississippi’s agricultural innovation and food security efforts.

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