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The Cargill turkey plant that is scheduled for shutdown in northeast Springdale. About 1,000 jobs will be lost on Aug. 1. [Michael Woods]
Agriculture & Poultry / Manufacturing / Restaurants & Food

Springdale’s Cargill Closure Marks Largest Layoff in City HistoryLock Icon

Cargill will shut down its Springdale turkey plant on Aug. 1, cutting 1,000 jobs, but local leaders, state officials, and Cargill are working to help affected workers find new employment in northwest Arkansas’ strong job market. read more >

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