Governor Kelly this week participated in the groundbreaking of Hilmar Cheese Company’s new production facility in Dodge City.
The company’s $600 million investment will create 250 new full-time jobs. The project is expected to bring an additional $500 million in capital investment and an additional 750 jobs within the Dodge City area by late 2023.
Founded in 1984, Hilmar Cheese Company is one of the world’s largest producers of high-quality cheese and whey products. Hilmar joins a long line of well-known food production companies investing in Kansas since the start of the Kelly Administration, including Schwan’s Company, Hostess, JTM Foods LLC, and Empirical Foods.
A state-of-the-art pipe design will minimize the water needed to keep the plant clean, and recycled water will be used to clean the facility and equipment. Automated systems will improve overall energy efficiency. And native and drought tolerant landscaping will decrease the company’s greenhouse gas footprint and minimize water use.
