Key Takeaways
- Harvest Singularity Holding Co. becomes the first private-sector tenant of Newberry’s F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park, investing $66 million in a controlled-environment hydroponic greenhouse.
- The 325,000-square-foot facility is expected to produce over 3 tons of leafy greens daily, with 20–26 harvests per year and significant reductions in land and water use.
- The project is projected to create more than 50 full-time jobs, with an average annual wage of $91,000.
- Local and state officials highlighted the project’s role in strengthening Florida’s food security and advancing agricultural innovation.
- Harvest Singularity plans long-term expansion in Florida, including additional controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) facilities.
New Harvest Singularity $66 Million Hydroponic Greenhouse Marks Major Investment in Newberry’s AgTech Ambitions
The City of Newberry has announced that Harvest Singularity Holding Co. will be the first private company to establish operations within the F-300 AgFoodTech Innovation Park. The company will invest $66 million to construct a fully climate-controlled, industrial-scale hydroponic greenhouse designed to supply leafy greens year-round.
The 325,000-square-foot greenhouse will integrate precision agriculture tools, robotics, AI systems, and sensor-driven automation to optimize production. Once operational, it is expected to supply over 3 tons of leafy greens per day, achieving 20–26 harvest cycles annually while using 95% less water and 94% less land than conventional production methods.
Economic Impact and Job Creation From Harvest Singularity's Investment
The project is expected to generate more than 50 full-time positions, with an average annual salary of $91,000, contributing to Newberry’s growing ag-innovation economy. City officials emphasized that this investment builds on Newberry’s strategic effort to position itself as a regional hub for food and agriculture technology.
State Representative Chad Johnson described the project as an important step in strengthening Florida’s food supply: “As more people move to Newberry and across Florida, it is important that we produce more food in the state. I applaud this project and look forward to seeing it in operation.”
Newberry Mayor Tim Marden highlighted the city’s early investment and support for AgTech development: “Our City believes in agriculture and laid the groundwork for this transformative project. At $2.7M, we have literally put our money where our mouth is.”
Harvest Singularity’s Expansion Plans
Harvest Singularity CEO Charles A. Garza noted that Newberry provides the right environment for the company’s first industrial-scale facility: “Newberry is a warm and wonderful community with business-friendly government officials providing outstanding support.”
Garza added that the company plans to collaborate closely with the UF/IFAS Alachua County Extension Office, located within the AgFoodTech Innovation Park, and to develop multiple CEA farms across Florida focusing on pesticide-free leafy greens and fruit.
Research Alignment and Florida’s AgTech Vision
Leaders from the University of Florida, including Dr. J. Scott Angle, emphasized the importance of technology-enabled agriculture for the state’s long-term competitiveness.
“Florida is positioned to become the Silicon Valley of Agriculture,” Angle said, noting that robotics, automation, and AI will play central roles in the sector’s evolution.
Angle added that UF/IFAS sees Harvest Singularity’s arrival as a catalyst for continued collaboration and growth within the state’s agricultural innovation ecosystem.
