80 Acres Farms

Traditional agriculture faces unprecedented climate challenges, marked by recurring droughts, soil depletion, and a heavy reliance on chemicals. At the same time, food often travels long distances before reaching our plates. To offer a more resilient food system, 80 Acres Farms was founded in 2015 in Ohio.

The company builds and operates state-of-the-art indoor vertical farms. Its system relies on an environment fully controlled by artificial intelligence and robotics. The technology continuously adjusts LED lighting, temperature, and nutrients to optimize plant growth. This closed-loop hydroponic system allows for the cultivation of lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs while using 95% less water than conventional agriculture. The crops are grown without the use of any pesticides, and the facilities are powered entirely by renewable energy.

The efficiency of this method yields up to 300 times more per square meter than a traditional field, with guaranteed harvests throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions. Backed by leading investors, including General Atlantic led a major $160 million funding round, the company is now rolling out its infrastructure on a large scale. It supplies thousands of U.S. supermarkets, demonstrating that it is possible to combine food security, high technology, and the conservation of natural resources.

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