Perdue expects continued growth in Virginia

• Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, said he expects his company to experience continued growth in Virginia.
  Perdue Farms, based in Maryland, has operations at the Port of Richmond, as well as in Chesapeake, Accomac, Bridgewater, Prince George and Tappahannock, all in Virginia.
  Speaking to a group of business leaders at the Hopewell-Prince George Visitors Center in Hopewell, Perdue said that Virginia is an important part of Perdue Farms. The company is looking at ways to increase its capacity at the Perdue shipping facility in Chesapeake. And with China ending its ban on poultry from Virginia, the company is also anticipating increased activity at its Port of Richmond facility.
  While speaking at the center, Perdue recognized the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber, which was originated in 1919 – one year before Perdue Farms went into business.
  “We really appreciate the Prince George Community,” said Perdue, pictured below. “It’s been a great community to work with.”
  Also in attendance at the function was Todd Haymore, Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry. Haymore touted the agriculture industry in the state, which represents a $52 billion annual contribution to Virginia’s economy. Haymore called Perdue “a great corporate citizen,” and thanked Perdue and his company “for what you’re doing all along the East Coast.”