LANSING, MI – Peckham is expanding its reach in agriculture and has acquired Revolution Farms, a 3.5 acre, hydroponic, indoor lettuce farm in Caledonia, MI. Revolution Farms is a well-known brand providing nearly 1.5 million pounds of salad greens each year to grocery chains, restaurants and hospitality groups throughout the Midwest.
The acquisition is a growth opportunity for Peckham and its existing Lansing-based, Peckham Farms line of business, a sustainable 2.5 acre produce farm. Both farms will now be rebranded, to Revolution Farms by Peckham.
As a celebration of the acquisition and rebrand, Peckham will host a Fall Fest for the community on October 18. This is a free, fun-filled, family-friendly event with fall activities, sweet treats, farm products for sale and more. Join us, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., [JS1] at 5408 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI.
“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,” said Jo Sperry, Peckham Chief Executive & Inclusion Officer.
Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides paid job training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. In its 50th year, Peckham has provided jobs and job skills training to thousands of individuals with barriers through five different business lines throughout Michigan, with additional operations in Phoenix, Arizona and London, Kentucky.
Peckham has been named a Great Place to Work for ten consecutive years. This national award-winning organization is recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures, and building quality workplaces for employees.
About Revolution Farms by Peckham
Revolution Farms by Peckham grows premium fruits, vegetables, and “better than organic” greens using advanced techniques across nearly 100,000 square feet of sustainable greenhouse and high-tunnel space. We connect Michigan agriculture with an underserved workforce, delivering fresh produce and hands-on farming experience.