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Supervisors hear workforce development update, AgriStar plant fire displaces hundreds; social services restructuring slated

Mitchell County Board of Supervisors · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Board members reported workforce development tours and said the AgriStar poultry processing plant fire left about 650 people out of work; supervisors also discussed state‑led social services restructuring with host‑county selection effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Supervisors reported on recent workforce development activity and wider regional issues affecting employment.

One supervisor (Board member (S8)) said attendees toured a legacy center and discussed AgriStar's poultry processing plant, which a speaker described as having a fire that left "650 people out of work". The board discussed the need for bilingual workers and regional hiring assistance.

The chair (Chair (S1)) and others also referenced an ongoing restructuring of county social services and said changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2027; the board expects a host county to be selected for their district and said staff and supervisors will report back as plans develop.

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