Revolution Farms Acquired by Nonprofit Organization
Peckham, a Lansing, Mich.-based nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides paid training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers, has acquired indoor grower Revolution Farms, of Caledonia, Mich.
The acquisition will help Peckham expand its agricultural presence and reach. The nonprofit runs Peckham Farms in Lansing, a farm that spans 2.5 acres and includes high-tunnel greenhouse space for the cultivation of a range of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
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Revolution Farms was founded in 2018. The indoor grower uses 90% less water and land compared with traditional farming operations and supplies fresh lettuce and lettuce mixes to Midwest retailers such as Meijer and SpartanNash-owned Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market, among others. Progressive Grocer toured the facility in 2021 to see firsthand how lettuces are grown and packaged in a small footprint.
The farms’ leaders say that the deal aligns with their shared goals of growing healthy produce and supporting people and communities. “This is an exciting new chapter for Revolution Farms. Having Peckham on board means continued growth and opportunity — not only for the farm and its customers, but for our dedicated employees who are the heart of what we do,” said John Green, CEO of Revolution Farms. “We are proud of what we’ve built, and we’re confident that Peckham will honor that legacy while taking things to the next level.”
Added Jo Sperry, Peckham’s chief executive and inclusion officer: “Peckham has a proud decade-long history of growing fresh food locally and sustainably. This opportunity with Revolution Farms is a natural shift toward continued innovation and entrepreneurialism in agriculture and providing more job opportunities in the farming industry to people with disabilities and other barriers.”
