80 Acres Farms

Food isn’t what it used to be. We made it better, and we did it by building a different kind of farm. A farm where pesticides have no place—because everything’s indoors, monitored and controlled, 24/7. We built a farm where robots do the heavy lifting, so humans can focus on growing the freshest, most nutritious food possible. A farm that can produce over 300x more food than an ordinary farm with 100% renewable energy and 97% less water. How employees collaborate Engaging with each other to solve problems that no single individual can solve alone. Our employees bring their own unique background and experiences to do something that’s never been done before. Problems are best solved together and every decision we make has upstream and downstream impact. At 80 Acres, we offer ongoing opportunities for informal professional connectivity, as well as structured team meetings so that we can cross-pollinate ideas and strategies. Our workspaces across locations are always humming with activity and thought sharing. A positive vision for the future We can change the world, or at least how people eat. By producing food locally and without any pesticides, our products are both naturally fresher and healthier. Our indoor farm that uses 97% less water can grow anywhere in the world…even places with limited resources. Our employees’ functions as a part of our day-to-day operations are part of something big— REALLY big. Their thoughtful care of plants at 80 Acres makes it possible for us to get fresh food directly into the stores that serve our very own communities. So far, our team members have helped save 3,425,693 miles of trucking and 1,908,291 pounds of food waste, and those numbers grow by the minute. Our team members across the company are shaking things up in the local food chain. How values are demonstrated Every voice matters in our company, regardless of title or level. We want to push boundaries, fail fast and learn from everything we do. Our success is about doing a thousand little things right every day and that means every employee matters. At 80 Acres, we passionately encourage our employees to be bold, dream big, and enjoy the ride. How employees are respected Always valuing the perspectives that are closest to the work – be it in our farms, in the field, or those using our processes day in and day out. We talk openly about our successes, failures, and learnings, in a spirit of support and growth. Building on that, we also encourage honest, constructive dialogue among our employees at all levels, and across all teams. Our team leaders also set regular meetings as a two-way communication opportunity, that is, for leaders to both share information and to gather feedback from teams. How employees are supported Providing opportunities to connect their work with what matters to them personally. In a rapidly growing company, we have tremendous professional opportunities. Our goal is to help every single person on our team find a job aligned with their passions and skills. To that end, our managers and other team leaders work closely with employees who show active interest in and potential for growth and movement across the company. How leadership demonstrates values Humbly asking questions, encouraging debate and valuing alternate perspectives. Mike places as much emphasis on employees and culture as he places on business results, and he authentically reinforces our value of failing fast and learning from our mistakes. His unbridled optimism that we will succeed permeates across teams and across all locations. Programs and practices We care about them as people and we’re willing to change based on their feedback. Opportunities to grow professionally in a rapidly expanding company. Transparency with employees to share what’s going on and make sure they know they are part of something bigger than themselves. An authentically supportive, collaborative work environment where we work hard and take care of each other. Benefits We are a company of owners. We have provided stock options to employees as we’ve grown. We have a robust healthcare plan and a competitive retirement program, and we encourage employees to chase their dreams with career goals and training. Pandemic response Our People Operations Team worked quickly and with great agility to help all team members navigate the pandemic. We now offer a full week of health + wellness time to all full-time employees, and we communicate regularly with our teams on the importance of using that time if they aren't feeling well. We also offer team members the ability to work remotely if they would like to and are able while they need to be away from the office for self or family illness.