CULTIVATING CROPS AND GROWING OPPORTUNITIES
Peckham Farms grows a diverse range of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers using a variety of modern and accessible farming practices, in nearly 98,000 square feet of high tunnels and greenhouse space. Our mission goes beyond efficient food production; we provide meaningful job training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to work.
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Michigan’s economy, and Peckham Farms bridges the gap between this vital industry and a talented, yet underserved workforce. Our employees gain hands-on experience in all aspects of farming, from planting and harvesting to greenhouse operations. They also receive their own garden plots to grow food for their families.
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CONSUMER & RETAIL PRODUCTS
We offer produce, flowers, and Michigan-made products, including our jams, preserves, and sauces with no artificial preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. Seasonal items from local farmers are also available. Certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, visit our Facebook page or online Marketplace for product updates and bulk orders.


COMMERCIAL SALES
We provide fresh, high-quality produce to retailers and institutional food service buyers in Michigan. Summer offerings such as strawberries, a variety of tomatoes and more, are available at local retailers. From growing and harvesting to packing and delivery, we handle every step of the process to ensure our farm products reach you at their best.



STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION
At Peckham Farms, we use the hydroponic tabletop method for strawberries, growing them in nutrient-rich water on elevated tables. This method improves air flow, simplifies maintenance, and cuts down on diseases and pesticide use. It maximizes space and produces high-quality fruit throughout the year with day-neutral varieties.


GROWING PRACTICES
Our passively heated greenhouses extend our growing season, allowing us to cultivate crops like strawberries and tomatoes. We prioritize soil and water health with proven practices and OMRI-listed products, ensuring both sustainable agriculture and valuable workforce development.


GROWING IN BAGS
At Peckham Farms, we use an innovative bag-growing method to cultivate high-quality, nutrient-rich produce. This technique allows us to optimize soil conditions and ensure plants receive just the right amount of water and nutrients for healthy growth. By growing in bags, we can better manage pests, reduce soil-borne diseases, and conserve resources, all while producing vibrant, flavorful fruits and vegetables. This sustainable approach also allows us to grow in areas with limited or poor natural soil, expanding opportunities to provide fresh, local produce to our community.
PURCHASE FROM THE FARM
Peckham Farms’ Farmstand and Gardenhouse is located at 5408 W. Grand River Rd., Lansing, MI 48906. We’re open Monday to Friday, May through October. Items are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and depend on availability and growing conditions.
Experience local produce with extraordinary flavor
At Peckham Farms, we do more than grow exceptional food—we nurture skill development, build community, and promote greater self-sufficiency. Experience the extraordinary flavor of our local produce while supporting a mission that enriches lives.
Education Library
Has Your Soil Foiled Your Garden Dreams?
Struggling to grow vegetables? You’re not alone! Many gardeners check their soil and think they’re facing limitations. But remember, soil is a dynamic, living organism that can transform! While modifying it might seem challenging, with a few easy tips and the right tools, you’ll be amazed at what you can cultivate. Let’s embark on this gardening journey together and unlock your garden’s full potential!
Planting a Tree
Give your new tree the start it deserves! Morgan Composting’s tree guide is packed with valuable tips to help you cultivate thriving trees. It highlights the importance of nutrient-rich soil that retains moisture and supplies essential nutrients for lush foliage. Plus, remember that each seedling has unique soil needs. For certain seedlings, Morgan Composting Tree’n’Shrub may be perfect, while Dairy Doo’s Seed Starter 101 is a fantastic choice for seedlings and bare-root transplants. Let’s nurture those trees together!
Fall Application Guide
To fully harness the advantages of crop residue in your garden, applying compost in the fall is a fantastic strategy! This approach promotes the decomposition of leftover stubble and plant materials during winter, enriching your soil for the upcoming season. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can make the most of this wonderful practice!
How to Create Raised Bed Gardens.
Morgan Composting’s guide to creating a raised bed provides a step-by-step approach using DAIRY DOO® products for optimal plant growth. The process involves filling the structure with DAIRY DOO’s Topsoil Blend as a base, adding a layer of wet newspapers to suppress weeds, and topping it with FlowerDoo 201 or VeggieDoo 301 for nutrient-rich soil. Gardeners can plant transplants directly or start seeds using Seed Starter 101. Regular watering is emphasized for maintaining healthy plants, and testimonials highlight the effectiveness of DAIRY DOO® in boosting plant growth and yield.
What are Your Plants Telling You About Your Soil?
Morgan Composting’s fertilizer guide emphasizes the importance of soil health for plant growth, providing insights into identifying nutrient deficiencies based on plant symptoms. The document details different fertilizers, including DAIRY DOO® products, and their applications for home gardens, market gardens, flowers, fruit trees, and various crops. It explains fertilizer application methods like broadcasting, banding, and sidedressing, along with recommended rates and timing for optimal plant nutrition. Additionally, it highlights organic and chemical-free options for sustainable gardening and farming while providing conversion guidelines for different application scales.
Tomato Tips
Morgan Composting’s tomato-growing guide provides essential tips for cultivating healthy, high-yield tomato plants. It recommends using nutrient-rich VeggieDoo 301 potting soil for containers and raised beds and emphasizes consistent watering without over-saturating the soil. To prevent calcium deficiencies and blossom-end rot, a monthly application of HEALTHY GARDEN 7-6-5 or ALL PURPOSE 8-4-4 is suggested. For fertilization, weekly feedings of VeggieBlaster 8-1-8 support early plant growth, while switching to FruitBlaster 1-5-13 during fruit formation enhances potassium intake for better yields. A bonus tip highlights the benefits of alternating these fertilizers for potato growth.
Has Your Soil Foiled Your Garden Dreams?
Struggling to grow vegetables? You’re not alone! Many gardeners check their soil and think they’re facing limitations. But remember, soil is a dynamic, living organism that can transform! While modifying it might seem challenging, with a few easy tips and the right tools, you’ll be amazed at what you can cultivate. Let’s embark on this gardening journey together and unlock your garden’s full potential!
Planting a Tree
Give your new tree the start it deserves! Morgan Composting’s tree guide is packed with valuable tips to help you cultivate thriving trees. It highlights the importance of nutrient-rich soil that retains moisture and supplies essential nutrients for lush foliage. Plus, remember that each seedling has unique soil needs. For certain seedlings, Morgan Composting Tree’n’Shrub may be perfect, while Dairy Doo’s Seed Starter 101 is a fantastic choice for seedlings and bare-root transplants. Let’s nurture those trees together!
Fall Application Guide
To fully harness the advantages of crop residue in your garden, applying compost in the fall is a fantastic strategy! This approach promotes the decomposition of leftover stubble and plant materials during winter, enriching your soil for the upcoming season. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can make the most of this wonderful practice!
How to Create Raised Bed Gardens.
Morgan Composting’s guide to creating a raised bed provides a step-by-step approach using DAIRY DOO® products for optimal plant growth. The process involves filling the structure with DAIRY DOO’s Topsoil Blend as a base, adding a layer of wet newspapers to suppress weeds, and topping it with FlowerDoo 201 or VeggieDoo 301 for nutrient-rich soil. Gardeners can plant transplants directly or start seeds using Seed Starter 101. Regular watering is emphasized for maintaining healthy plants, and testimonials highlight the effectiveness of DAIRY DOO® in boosting plant growth and yield.
What are Your Plants Telling You About Your Soil?
Morgan Composting’s fertilizer guide emphasizes the importance of soil health for plant growth, providing insights into identifying nutrient deficiencies based on plant symptoms. The document details different fertilizers, including DAIRY DOO® products, and their applications for home gardens, market gardens, flowers, fruit trees, and various crops. It explains fertilizer application methods like broadcasting, banding, and sidedressing, along with recommended rates and timing for optimal plant nutrition. Additionally, it highlights organic and chemical-free options for sustainable gardening and farming while providing conversion guidelines for different application scales.
Tomato Tips
Morgan Composting’s tomato-growing guide provides essential tips for cultivating healthy, high-yield tomato plants. It recommends using nutrient-rich VeggieDoo 301 potting soil for containers and raised beds and emphasizes consistent watering without over-saturating the soil. To prevent calcium deficiencies and blossom-end rot, a monthly application of HEALTHY GARDEN 7-6-5 or ALL PURPOSE 8-4-4 is suggested. For fertilization, weekly feedings of VeggieBlaster 8-1-8 support early plant growth, while switching to FruitBlaster 1-5-13 during fruit formation enhances potassium intake for better yields. A bonus tip highlights the benefits of alternating these fertilizers for potato growth.
Has Your Soil Foiled Your Garden Dreams?
Struggling to grow vegetables? You’re not alone! Many gardeners check their soil and think they’re facing limitations. But remember, soil is a dynamic, living organism that can transform! While modifying it might seem challenging, with a few easy tips and the right tools, you’ll be amazed at what you can cultivate. Let’s embark on this gardening journey together and unlock your garden’s full potential!
Planting a Tree
Give your new tree the start it deserves! Morgan Composting’s tree guide is packed with valuable tips to help you cultivate thriving trees. It highlights the importance of nutrient-rich soil that retains moisture and supplies essential nutrients for lush foliage. Plus, remember that each seedling has unique soil needs. For certain seedlings, Morgan Composting Tree’n’Shrub may be perfect, while Dairy Doo’s Seed Starter 101 is a fantastic choice for seedlings and bare-root transplants. Let’s nurture those trees together!
Fall Application Guide
To fully harness the advantages of crop residue in your garden, applying compost in the fall is a fantastic strategy! This approach promotes the decomposition of leftover stubble and plant materials during winter, enriching your soil for the upcoming season. In this guide, we’ll explore how you can make the most of this wonderful practice!

Springtime at Peckham Farms’ greenhouse.

Wonderful sunflowers outside the hoop greenhouses.

Growing bell peppers and tomato plants using our bag-growing method.

Tomatoes ready for harvest.

Semi-hydroponic strawberry planting.

Strawberry plants in mid-season.
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Memberships
- Michigan Farmers Market Association
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
- Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
- North American Strawberry Growers Association
- AmericanHORT
Partners
- Allen Neighborhood Center – Partner
- Argus Farm Stop – Partner
- Grazing Fields Co-op
- Eastside Lansing Food Co-op
- Portland Garden Club
- Looking Glass Garden Club
- Hillcrest Farms
- Green Things Farm Collective
- Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project
- Lansing Mobile Farmers Market
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Testimonials
“As a vendor of fresh produce on Lansing’s eastside Allen neighborhood, it’s been a rare treat to work with Peckham Farms for the produce they supply. It’s literally impossible to get local late-season strawberries from anywhere else, let alone a local product. Their pepper and tomato products are great, fresh and delivered right after harvest to ensure the best quality.
Eastside Lansing Food Co-op is proud to be a partner with Peckham Farms.”
Milton Shoup
Eastside Lansing Food Co-op
“Peckham has been supplying our flowers for the past few years and they have been awesome to work with.”
Portland Garden Club Member
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In the News
CLIENT & PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Michigan Premier Events Partners with Peckham Job Development Program
Michigan Premier Events is proud to announce its partnership with the Peckham Internship Program, further solidifying its commitment to cultivating talent and providing opportunities for growth in the event management and coordination fields.
Michigan Premier Events Welcomes Zelith Zeneta
In her role as an Administrative Assistant Intern through a program development partnership with Peckham Inc, Zelith will collaborate closely with MPE staff to provide essential office support and assist with various company projects.
Revolution Farms sells to Lansing-based vocational nonprofit
Caledonia-based Revolution Farms LLC, a hydroponic lettuce grower led by a former Founders Brewing Co. executive, has a new nonprofit owner.
Peckham acquires Revolution Farms in Michigan
Peckham, a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization providing paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, has acquired Revolution Farms, a 3.5-acre hydroponic indoor lettuce farm in Caledonia, Michigan.
Hydroponic farm acquisition boosts West Michigan agriculture, job training
Peckham, a vocational rehabilitation nonprofit, earlier this month said it expanded its agriculture business with the acquisition of Revolution Farms, a 3.5-acre, hydroponic, indoor lettuce farm in Caledonia.
Ethics and supply chain management: Learning from leaders at Peckham
Ethical leadership is not just learned in the classroom — it is best understood through real-world application. On Mar. 21, Broad MBA and undergraduate students saw it in action during a visit to Peckham, Inc.
CLIENT & PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Michigan Premier Events Partners with Peckham Job Development Program
Michigan Premier Events is proud to announce its partnership with the Peckham Internship Program, further solidifying its commitment to cultivating talent and providing opportunities for growth in the event management and coordination fields.
Michigan Premier Events Welcomes Zelith Zeneta
In her role as an Administrative Assistant Intern through a program development partnership with Peckham Inc, Zelith will collaborate closely with MPE staff to provide essential office support and assist with various company projects.
Revolution Farms sells to Lansing-based vocational nonprofit
Caledonia-based Revolution Farms LLC, a hydroponic lettuce grower led by a former Founders Brewing Co. executive, has a new nonprofit owner.
Peckham acquires Revolution Farms in Michigan
Peckham, a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization providing paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, has acquired Revolution Farms, a 3.5-acre hydroponic indoor lettuce farm in Caledonia, Michigan.
Hydroponic farm acquisition boosts West Michigan agriculture, job training
Peckham, a vocational rehabilitation nonprofit, earlier this month said it expanded its agriculture business with the acquisition of Revolution Farms, a 3.5-acre, hydroponic, indoor lettuce farm in Caledonia.
Ethics and supply chain management: Learning from leaders at Peckham
Ethical leadership is not just learned in the classroom — it is best understood through real-world application. On Mar. 21, Broad MBA and undergraduate students saw it in action during a visit to Peckham, Inc.
CLIENT & PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Michigan Premier Events Partners with Peckham Job Development Program
Michigan Premier Events is proud to announce its partnership with the Peckham Internship Program, further solidifying its commitment to cultivating talent and providing opportunities for growth in the event management and coordination fields.
Michigan Premier Events Welcomes Zelith Zeneta
In her role as an Administrative Assistant Intern through a program development partnership with Peckham Inc, Zelith will collaborate closely with MPE staff to provide essential office support and assist with various company projects.
Revolution Farms sells to Lansing-based vocational nonprofit
Caledonia-based Revolution Farms LLC, a hydroponic lettuce grower led by a former Founders Brewing Co. executive, has a new nonprofit owner.
CONTACT OUR PECKHAM FARM TEAM
Ready to enjoy fresh, local produce and support a mission-driven farm? Contact us today to learn more about Peckham Farms, our products, and how we can serve you!