80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. has voluntarily initiated a Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. The Hamilton, Ohio-based company is known for its sustainable offerings as an indoor vertical farm.
While no reasons have been cited for its recent move, court records show that certain of its affiliated entities have made their separate filings.
Note: Chapter 7 bankruptcy generally involves liquidation of a debtor’s eligible assets to help pay creditors. A court-appointed trustee may take control of eligible assets and manage their sale and distribution to creditors. For more information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. Enters Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The indoor farming company submitted its petition on August 25, 2026, case records on PACER show. Boris Zelkind, its secretary and general counsel, signed the petition before it was filed.
80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc.’s bankruptcy comes within a year of its expansion announcement focused on microgreens. According to PR Newswire, the company’s microgreens were available at retail giants across the country. These included Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway, H-E-B, The Fresh Market, and Meijer.
About the Company
80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. operates as a vertical farming company focused on sustainability. Founded by Mike Zelkind and Tisha Livingston, it produces items from indoor farms. The company recycles water and nutrients and is designed to grow food locally throughout the year.
The product lineup listed on its website includes salad kits, microgreens, salad blends, and herbs.
Highlights from the Petition
Court records show that the company has listed between 200 and 999 creditors in the petition. After administrative expenses are paid, there may not be funds for the unsecured creditors.
Attorney Steven W. Golden of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is offering legal representation to the indoor farming company.
Here are summarized details from the Chapter 7 petition:
- Filing Date: August 25, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 7
- Case Number: 26-11324-BLS
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,000,001 and $500 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $100,000,001 and $500 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 200 and 999
According to Pacermonitor, other than 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc., these 11 related affiliates made their individual Chapter 7 filings in the court:
- 80 Acres Florence LLC
- Lactuca Atlanta, LLC
- Lactuca Denver, LLC
- Lactuca Holdings, LLC
- Lactuca Houston, LLC
- SG Assets LLC
- ShenGrow, Inc.
- Soli Organic, Inc.
- Trellis Loop Atlanta I, LLC
- Trellis Loop Florence I, LLC
- Trellis Loop Hamilton, LLC
Court records include a unanimous written consent dated August 21, 2026. According to it, the governing bodies of the companies approved the Chapter 7 filings after reviewing their financial performance, market conditions, liabilities, and available strategic alternatives.
The upcoming proceedings are expected to determine the future financial footing of 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc. and the affiliated entities.
