AppHarvest is an indoor farming company backed by Martha Stewart , according to the Associaed Press .The company began shipping beefsteak tomatoes to Kroger, Walmart, Publix and other grocers back in 2021.
Where is AppHarvest based?
AppHarvest is based in Morehead, Ky., according to AP reporting.
Who is the founder and CEO of AppHarvest?
Kentucky native Jonathan Webb is the founder and CEO of AppHarvest, according to AP.
How is J.D. Vance connected to Kentucky startup AppHarvest?
J.D. Vance was a member of AppHarvest’s board, according to AP. His venture capital fund, Narya , was an investor in AppHarvest. Vance quit AppHarvest after some controversial tweets on X / Twitter back in 2021.
According to AP, Vance had been drawing criticism for opposing corporations that were protesting Republican efforts to change voting laws across several states. He took to social media saying states should "raise their taxes and do whatever else is necessary to fight these goons."
AppHarvest spokesman Travis Parman told AP that “it would not be appropriate for me to discuss his motivation” for his departure from the board.
How many indoor farms does AppHarvest own across Appalachia in Kentucky?
AppHarvest representatives told AP in 2021 that the company planned to build 12 indoor farms across Appalachia by 2025, which included a 60-acre facility in Richmond, Ky., and a 15-acre facility in Berea, Ky. CEO Jonathon Webb told AP that Appalachia was an ideal location due to the heavy rainfall — as AppHarvest only uses recycled rainwater for watering plants.
The company also told AP that the Morehead, Ky., greenhouse — which houses 720,000 tomato plants over the equivalent of 45 football fields — was one of the largest single-story buildings in the world in 2021. The tomato plants are harvested continually and grow as tall as 45 feet high. This helps achieve 30 times the yield of a traditional farm, according to AppHarvest.
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How old is JD Vance? What is his age?
JD Vance was born on Aug. 2, 1984, and is 39 years old. If elected, Vance would be the youngest vice president since Richard Nixon.
Who is JD Vance's wife?
JD Vance's wife is Usha Vance — a litigator for a law firm based in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The couple met at Yale Law School and married one year after graduating in 2014.
Does JD Vance's family include children?
Yes, JD Vance has three young children — Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel.
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Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims .
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