"We recently celebrated a milestone in the Dutch-American agritech partnership, as Consul General Eric Strating helped cut the ribbon at a 30-acre Bosch Berries greenhouse in Somerset, Kentucky," his LinkedIn post mentioned.
"The Netherlands is the capital of the global greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture sector. Now, Wouter van den Bosch and Tijmen van den Bosch, two Dutch growers, are bringing their family's agricultural expertise from Bleiswijk in the Netherlands to the heart of Kentucky," they added.
In only four years, Kentucky has grown to over 13.8 million square feet of production under glass or plastic, making it second in the U.S. for fresh produce production under cover—an achievement reflecting the power of collaboration.
"The Netherlands is proud to support this spirit of collaboration. Partnerships like the KY-NL Consortium show how Dutch expertise in sustainable agriculture can combine with American ambition to deliver real results."
The achievements include reducing food miles, ensuring fresher produce, creating jobs and economic opportunities locally, and meeting global challenges like food security and sustainability.
"The Bosch brothers are producing far more than berries—they are growing opportunities for healthier communities and stronger international ties."
"At the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago, we are committed to fostering partnerships like this, demonstrating the strength of Dutch-American agricultural and economic diplomacy."
"Congratulations to the Bosch Berries team, the Somerset community, and all who made this possible. This is only the beginning!"
Source: www.linkedin.com/posts
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Chicago, IL 60601,
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