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Phinite announces grand opening of largest animal waste drying facility in North Carolina

By Staff Report, posted 1 year ago
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Phinite is proud to announce the grand opening of the Sampson County Sustainability Cluster, the largest animal waste drying facility in North Carolina. This milestone marks a major advancement in sustainable agriculture, offering hog farmers an efficient solution for managing lagoon sludge while producing high quality, environmentally friendly fertilizer.

The grand opening event will take place on Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at the Sampson County drying facility. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a keynote speech by Phinite CEO Jordan Phasey, live facility demonstrations and networking opportunities with key stakeholders, including local officials, investors and agricultural leaders.

“We are excited to open this facility, which represents a turning point for North Carolina’s agricultural industry,” said Jordan Phasey in a press release. “By transforming waste into valuable resources, we’re helping farmers manage lagoon sludge efficiently while creating sustainable fertilizer that benefits our entire region.”

Phinite invites local community leaders, hog farmers, investors and policymakers to attend this landmark event.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jason Combs at jason.combs@phinite-us.com.

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