On January 19th, Cal-Maine Foods Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Entegrity Energy Partners to develop solar generation of power. Integrity will install a 4.2 Megawatt direct current solar array in a Searcy, AR. Farm for Cal-Maine. The project will extend over 28 acres and will provide 90 percent of power required by the complex, lower reliance on the electrical grid and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Tim Thompson, Vice President of Operations for Cal-Maine Foods stated, "we are proud of our mission to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of high-quality fresh shell eggs and egg products in the U.S.".  He added, "This initiative demonstrates the culture of sustainability in everything we do".

Michael Parker, President of Entegrity stated, "we have recently seen an increased drive for solar solutions in Arkansas given the constructive regulatory environment, potential return on investment and a commitment to sustainability goals".  The company has completed 350 solar projects over the past 15 years and has the capability to apply knowledge and experience to poultry production.