Rocket Farms to Be Honored at 15th Annual Economic Vitality Awards

26-Jan-2011

Rocket Farms will be honored on February 5th, 2011 at the 15th Annual Economic Vitality Awards for its impactful contribution to our local economy.  Since opening its doors in Salinas in 1981, Rocket Farms and its sister company, Growers Transplanting, Inc., have been thriving supporters of the community, standing firm and increasing job availability despite the economic turmoil of recent years. 

The Economic Vitality Award is presented annually by the Monterey County Business Council, a non-profit group of individuals who are interested in shaping the future of Monterey County and have a vested interest in the economic vitality of the community. The Monterey County Business Council will recognize seven companies who drive our economies as leaders in their respective industries.

As the fourth largest greenhouse grower in the country, Rocket Farms boasts 5.5 million square feet of growing space in its nine facilities.  The company consistently provides quality, year-round employment for 300 Monterey County residents - 500 during peak season - and is active in supporting nonprofit organizations and local school fundraisers.

Rocket Farms was also recently recognized by PG&E for its implementation of drastic energy savings measures- the equivalent of powering 614 homes for a year, reducing the demand on the region’s energy grid and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Rocket Farms specializes in novelty orchids, poinsettias, organic and conventional herbs and vegetable plants, and a variety of potted flowering ornamentals.  Its products are available at local Farmers Markets, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Costco, and a number of other retail locations. Dedicated to the company’s Code of Sustainability, Rocket Farms continues its never-ending pursuit of new and better ways of conducting business in an equitable and sustainable way.

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