One of the country's largest agricultural greenhouses locating in Ohio

Paul Mastronardi and Louie Chibante, principle owners of Golden Fresh Farms in Wapakoneta, have announced a $100 million capital investment over the first four phases, potentially expanding to more than 200 acres of greenhouses with a $250 million investment throughout an eight-phase build out. Phase One will start in the spring of 2016 with construction of a 20-acre (871,000 SF) greenhouse with a capital investment of $22.5 million. The greenhouse will produce locally grown vegetables throughout the winter months using high-pressure sodium lights.  Phase One will bring 52 new full-time jobs with an annual payroll of $1.9 million.