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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 201–500

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 range of produce and ingredients
Earned a meaningful multi-hundred million $ contract with Kroger and 3 times renewed R&D contract with P&G for ingredients
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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April 14, 2025

US: “You can’t just plug in the same playbook from one farm to the next”

80 Acres Farms exemplifies innovation in vertical farming, adapting its practices to local conditions for optimal results. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency highlights its...

March 5, 2025

US: Vertical farming company expands by acquiring three farms

80 Acres Farms is expanding its national footprint by acquiring three farms, enhancing its capacity to provide fresh produce. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to sustainable...

March 5, 2025

Vertical farming company expands by acquiring three farms

80 Acres Farms is expanding its national footprint by acquiring three farms, enhancing its capacity for sustainable vertical farming. This strategic move positions the company for growth, allowing...

March 4, 2025

80 Acres Farms Expands National Footprint With Strategic Acquisition of Three Farms

80 Acres Farms is expanding its national presence through the strategic acquisition of three farms, enhancing its capacity to provide fresh, sustainable produce. This growth reflects the company's...

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February 12, 2025

80 Acres Farms announces $115M in in capital raises, acquisition of biotech company

80 Acres Farms has successfully raised $115 million in capital, enabling the acquisition of a biotech company. This strategic move positions 80 Acres Farms as a leader in sustainable agriculture,...

February 11, 2025

80 Acres Farms announces $115M in in capital raises, acquisition of biotech company

80 Acres Farms has successfully raised $115 million in capital, facilitating the acquisition of a biotech company. This strategic move enhances its innovative approach to sustainable agriculture,...