Tyson Foods is announcing a nearly $23.5 million investment in an expansion and modernization of its Henderson County poultry facility that will support retention of over 1,100 jobs in Robards, Ky.

"Tyson Foods has successfully done business in Kentucky for over 30 years and is positioned for even more growth in the future with this expansion and modernization," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. "I want to congratulate the company’s leaders on this progress and thank them for their longstanding commitment to the commonwealth. I’m excited to see Tyson Foods continue to grow and thrive in Henderson County."

To meet increased market demand for protein, Tyson Foods will expand and modernize its facility. The project, which will increase capacity and product diversity, includes new equipment and upgrades to the current facility. Work on the expansion is expected to start this year and conclude in spring of 2026.

“Kentucky’s food and agriculture sector continues to thrive, and Tyson Foods’ investment is another clear sign of that strength," said Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell. "This expansion not only supports over 1,100 Kentuckians – it shows real confidence in the future of Kentucky agriculture and our workforce."

Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider said, “This investment by Tyson in its facility here is truly satisfying because it indicates Tyson leadership has confidence in our community and our region to help meet its needs. Tyson is an important, engaged and collaborative corporate citizen of Henderson County, one that has shown time again over the years that it values Northwest Kentucky."

Tyson Foods’ investment and job creation build on the best five-year period for economic growth in state history. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history and $15 billion more than the next highest total.

To encourage investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority recently preliminarily approved an incentive agreement with Tyson Foods under the Kentucky Reinvestment Act program. The agreement can provide up to $3 million in tax incentives based on the company’s investment of $23.5 million and a 90% job retention rate at their Henderson County facility.

By meeting its annual targets over the agreement term, the company can be eligible to keep a portion of the new tax revenue it generates. The company may claim eligible incentives against its income tax liability and/or wage assessments.

In addition, Tyson Foods can receive resources from Kentucky’s workforce service providers. Those include no-cost recruitment and job placement services, reduced-cost customized training and job-training incentives.

Source: Office of Gov. Andy Beshear