80 Acres Farms was honored at the inaugural Cultivating Excellence Awards (CEA), organized by Indoor Ag-Con, in the Good Stewardship category. Indoor Ag-Con is a conference and exhibition dedicated to indoor agriculture, including vertical farming, hydroponics, aquaponics and other forms of cultivation in controlled environments. It brings together industry experts, companies and innovators to discuss the latest trends, technologies and opportunities. The award highlights best practices in sustainability and innovation in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). 80 Acres Farms, based in Hamilton, Ohio, stood out for its use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics to produce fresh food without pesticides, while significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
The 200 employees at 80 Acres Farms work hard to optimize energy and water consumption while guaranteeing consistent, local production. This distinction reinforces the company's role as a pioneer in the transition to more sustainable agriculture. The company plans to go even further by integrating new AI-based solutions to improve its processes and meet global food challenges. With this award, 80 Acres Farms confirms its position as a key player in indoor agriculture, combining technological innovation and environmental responsibility to sustainably transform the sector.
