80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms is a technology-driven indoor farming company focused on producing fresh, sustainable, and pesticide-free produce year-round. Founded in 2015 by Mike Zelkind and Tisha Livingston, the company is headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. Leveraging advanced indoor farming techniques, including robotics, artificial intelligence, and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), 80 Acres Farms aims to revolutionize food production by eliminating dependency on traditional farming constraints like weather, soil, and pesticides. The company serves the fresh produce market, emphasizing local distribution, sustainability, and high nutritional value, with operations expanding across the eastern U.S. and beyond.

Business/Product Breakdown

80 Acres Farms offers a range of fresh, indoor-grown products designed to meet consumer demand for healthy, eco-friendly food options. Its product portfolio includes salad blends (such as mixed greens and specialty blends), salad kits (featuring premium dressings and toppings, e.g., "Hail, Caesar!"), herbs (like basil and cilantro), microgreens, and select fruits and vegetables (e.g., tomatoes and strawberries). These products are cultivated using proprietary technology that optimizes growing conditions, ensuring consistent quality and flavor without the use of pesticides or GMOs. The company's farming methods enable it to produce over 300 times more food per square foot than traditional farms, using 97% less water and 100% renewable energy. In addition to its core produce offerings, 80 Acres Farms has expanded into value-added products through strategic acquisitions, such as salad dressings via the purchase of Mother Raw in 2024, enhancing its salad kit line. The company primarily targets retailers, including grocery chains like Kroger and Harris Teeter, and focuses on scalability and innovation to address food security and sustainability challenges.