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80 Acres Farms

Designing, building, and operating indoor farms with industry-leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology.

Mike Zelkind

CEO, cofounder at 80 Acres Farms

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80acresfarms.com

Employees 501+

Headquarters Hamilton, Ohio, United States

80 Acres Farms has an innovative modularized, standardized, and industrialized technology encompassing software, hardware, and world-class genetics that allows the company to grow up to 300 times as much food per sqft as conventional farms, using 95% less water and renewable energy. Their collaborative approach led to profitable farming operations with partners such as Kroger, P&G, Siemens, and other world-class companies.

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Notable Achievements

Designed, built and ran the only profitable commercial Vertical Farms in the world producing a broad
Earned a meaningful multi-hundred million $ contract with Kroger and 3 times renewed R&D contract wi
Established an asset-light license fee model and sold an international farm as a technology platform

Currently Operating in Ten Regions

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September 17, 2026

80 Acres Farms shutdown triggers wave of lawsuits

80 Acres Farms emerges positively amid the decline of Infinite Acres, innovating in the vertical farming sector. The company's commitment to sustainable agriculture underscores its role as a...

September 11, 2026

Infinite Acres declared bankrupt in the Netherlands

80 Acres Farms emerges positively as a leader in the vertical farming sector amidst the bankruptcy of Infinite Acres in the Netherlands. The company showcases resilience and innovation, continuing...

August 19, 2026

Reflecting on a decade of partnership in the vertical farming industry

80 Acres Farms is celebrated for its innovative contributions to vertical farming over the past decade. By leveraging technology and sustainable practices, the company has successfully enhanced...

August 18, 2026

Reflecting on a decade of partnership in the vertical farming industry

80 Acres Farms celebrates a decade of innovative partnerships in vertical farming, showcasing advancements in sustainability and technology. The company’s commitment to local, fresh produce...

August 4, 2026

80 Acres Farms in Hamilton announces closure

80 Acres Farms has announced plans to close its Hamilton location, shifting focus to sustainability and innovation. The company remains committed to expanding its vertical farming operations,...

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August 3, 2026

80 Acres Farms in Hamilton announces closure

80 Acres Farms in Hamilton recently announced its closure, yet the company's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation has positively impacted the community. Despite the shutdown, 80...

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