Designing, building, and operating indoor farms with industry-leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) technology.
Notable Achievements
- Raised $160 million Series B in 2021. Investors include General Atlantic, Siemens Financial Services, Blue Earth, Beyond Net Zero, Barclays and Taurus Capital
- Expanding capacity by 700% in 2023 and 2024
- Featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and The Times
Currently Operating in 56 Regions
Press Mentions
January 29, 2020
Indoor Vertical Farm In Cincinnati Will Be Fully Automated
This year is expected to be a big one for autonomous farming where robots plant, nurture and harvest leafy greens indoors. One such farm is under construction in Ohio.
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September 15, 2023
Governor lauds grand opening of 80 Acres Farm in Boone County - a vertical, high tech operation - NKyTribune
Vertical farming company 80 Acres Farms has announced the opening of its latest farm in Florence, Kentucky. The farm will supply fresh produce to Kroger stores and offer grab-and-go meals. The...
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September 8, 2023
80 Acres Farms Announces Grab-and-Go Fresh Meals
Kroger and 80 Acres Farms have announced a partnership to supply 1,000 stores with vertical farming produce and grab-and-go meals. The expansion will include new salad kits and aims to reach more...
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August 28, 2023
80 Acres Farms expands Kroger locations, offers new salad kits
Kroger has partnered with vertical farming startup 80 Acres Farms to supply produce to 1,000 stores. The partnership will expand Kroger's indoor-grown produce offerings.
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August 21, 2023
Kroger Announces New Partnership With 80 Acres Farms; Dan De La Rosa and Mike Zelkind Share
Kroger and 80 Acres Farms have partnered to bring vertical farming to 1,000 Kroger stores, expanding their indoor-grown produce offerings. This partnership aims to reach more customers and provide...
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August 17, 2023
Kroger and 80 Acres Farms to Reach More Customers
Kroger and 80 Acres Farms are expanding their partnership to bring indoor-grown produce to more customers. The collaboration will include 1,000 Kroger stores and aims to provide fresh, locally...
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