Administrator says "Project Universe" cheese maker has queried county farmland; potential 40-acre sale discussed

Aug 12, 2025

County Administrator Michael Lucky told the board that a cheese maker (codenamed Project Universe) visited the Food and Beverage Innovation Campus and expressed interest in a 20‑ to 40‑acre site; discussion was informational and no sale was authorized.

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County Administrator Michael Lucky updated the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on informal talks with a prospective purchaser of county-owned farmland at the Food and Beverage Innovation Campus, identified in staff discussion as "Project Universe."

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