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Ag Innovation as an Economic Development Driver • Kamal Latham, Consultant │ Founder │ CEO │ Author

June 02, 2026 • Golden Shovel Agency • Season 7 • Episode 6

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Newberry, FL has a proud agricultural heritage, but what's happening there today could help shape the future of farming while boosting the city's economy. The city's developing AgFood Tech Innovation Park recently announced plans for a 325,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse that will produce up to four tons of leafy greens daily while creating more than 50 jobs paying an average of $91,000 per year.

In this episode, Golden Shovel Agency President Bethany Quinn talks with Kamal Latham, a consultant leading development of the park, about the project's origin, how it is shaping the future of agriculture, and how he has built support for ag innovation.