Walt Shafer
Lincoln Premium Poultry
Fremont’s many inherent advantages led to it being a finalist for a state-of-art poultry operation.
The poultry complex will include a hatchery, feed mill, processing plant, and grower network of 75-100 farmers. The greater Fremont Development Council has worked closely to attract this project with support from the City of Fremont, Dodge County Government, the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Department of Agriculture, A-FAN, and other community officials
It is anticipated that a company of this size will spur growth in all facets of the community including retail, restaurants and other services. The project is expected to create 1,100 new jobs, including management, advanced manufacturing, and technical positions which will keep young people in the community. In addition, the grower network will provide local farmers with an unprecedented opportunity to diversify their portfolios and to enjoy a new revenue stream.
The company is eager to be a part of the community. They see that the Fremont area offers an excellent quality of life and opportunities for them to grow and thrive.