The new facility, encompassing more than 400,000 square feet, will take about a year to build, according to Dothan s Hollis & Spann Inc., which is leading the construction project.
Officials have said the new facility in Atmore will allow farmers to capture more profit from their own crops, giving them more control over their own operations. It s expected to become a hub for peanut shelling in the region while also serving as a magnet for other businesses. The Coastal Growers facility will become a critical resource for peanut farmers in Alabama and beyond by helping them make their operations more sustainable and profitable, said Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.