Common Ground Producers and Growers

What Common Ground Producers and Growers does

Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc. is a Kansas-based nonprofit organization founded in 2014 that operates a Mobile Farmers Market and Mobile Food Hub to distribute fresh, locally grown produce to food deserts and food-insecure communities, primarily in the Wichita area and surrounding Kansas towns including Hesston, Halstead, Burrton, Newton, Derby, Valley Center, and El Dorado. The organization's core product is the mobile market distribution service, with produce sourced from local farms practicing responsible farming without herbicides or pesticides, supplemented by an on-farm pickup option at Pearson's Family Farm in Wichita and recurring event farmers markets (1st Saturdays, 3rd Saturdays, Final Fridays). It runs several anchor programs: the Seniors First Program delivering produce to senior centers and residences, the Next Gen Farming youth agricultural education program, and Farmers Training events co-hosted with the Kansas Farmers Union covering canning, farm planning, and USDA grant access.

The business model is a hybrid of low-margin produce sales and donation/sponsorship revenue. Pricing is intentionally accessible, with unit items such as $1 for five small yellow onions and $2 for a 5lb bag of yellow potatoes, and the organization accepts SNAP/EBT, Senior Vouchers, SFMNP, and Double Up Food Bucks at mobile market locations. Non-sales revenue includes single and recurring donations, vehicle and equipment donations, and a Seniors' Program Sponsorship at approximately $10 per day. Distribution leverages a network of 30+ community senior centers, churches, and civic partners as host venues, with planned delivery and pickup options referenced on the website. The organization partners with Chef Chareonski Gray of Traces of Flavor for recipe content and with the USDA Farm Service Agency, NRCS, and SARE for grant and training pipelines. The mobile market is currently closed until Summer 2026, suggesting a seasonal operating cadence.

The organization has no disclosed technology platform, no AI/ML capabilities, and no proprietary software — operations are event-driven mobile distribution with a commodity e-commerce storefront for online orders. There is no disclosed headcount, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no financial reporting, consistent with a small community nonprofit reliant on grants, donations, and program revenue. Its core assets are distribution logistics, community partnerships, and the Pearson's Family Farm production site rather than intellectual property or technology.

Name

Common Ground Producers and Growers

Legal name

Common Ground Producers and Growers, Inc.

Website

https://commongroundpg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Common Ground Producers and Growers is a Kansas nonprofit operating a mobile farmers market and food hub that delivers locally grown, pesticide-free produce to food deserts and food-insecure seniors and families across Wichita and surrounding communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Farmers Market / Community Food Access

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Vegetable & Melon Farming (Open-Field) (AFAGAKAC), Local / Farm-to-Wholesale Produce Aggregation & Distribution (AFAIACAG)

Keywords

• Mobile farmers market
• Fresh produce distribution
• Food access programs
• Community agriculture
• Urban farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Direct sales of locally grown fresh produce through mobile farmers market locations, on-farm pickup, and online ordering. Produce includes seasonal vegetables and fruits from local farms that practice responsible farming without herbicides or pesticides.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts single donations, recurring donations, vehicle donations, stock/bond donations, and farming/delivery equipment donations. Also offers Seniors' Program Sponsorship packages for community stakeholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Common Ground Producers and Growers operates a Mobile Farmers Market and Mobile Food Hub that brings fresh, locally grown produce (grown without herbicides or pesticides) directly to food deserts and food-insecure communities across Kansas. The organization sells seasonal produce at mobile market locations including senior centers, residential communities, and event venues, and supplements this with on-farm pickup at Pearson's Family Farm in Wichita. They also run the Seniors First Program, Next Gen Farming youth education, and Farmers Training programs in partnership with the Kansas Farmers Union.

Product overview

Common Ground Producers and Growers operates a unified Mobile Farmers Market and Mobile Food Hub service that brings fresh, locally grown produce (grown without herbicides or pesticides) directly to food deserts and food-insecure communities across Kansas. The core offering consists of a mobile market visiting various locations including senior centers, residential communities, and community events. The company also runs a Seniors First Program for senior food access, Next Gen Farming youth agricultural education, and Farmers Training educational programs. Currently, seasonal produce available includes onions and yellow potatoes, with expanded offerings expected when the market opens for Summer 2026. Products are available through both on-site mobile market purchases and an online ordering system with pickup at Pearson's Family Farm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Farmers Market
• Mobile Food Hub
• Seniors First Program
• Farmers Training
• Next Gen Farming
• Fresh Produce (Onions)
• Yellow Potatoes (5lb bag)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kansas Farmers UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Co-host of annual Kansas Farmers Union Pre-Convention training event covering topics from canning to marketing products, with industry experts sharing knowledge on urban and rural agriculture.
• Pearson's Family FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary farm partner location where Common Ground produce is grown and distributed from. Located at 2430 E. 33rd Street North, Wichita, KS 67219. Customers pick up online orders at this location.
• Chareonski Gray / Traces of FlavorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary partnership with Chef Gray, founder of Traces of Flavor spice brand and catering company (founded 2020). Chef Gray creates healthy recipes using Common Ground produce, bringing fresh, vibrant flavors to community meals.
• Shocker Neighborhood CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 1st Saturdays Farmers Market events at Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, combining resources for community food access initiatives.
• New Life Covenant ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Final Fridays events at 1819 W Douglas, Wichita, KS 67213. Regular location for community food distribution and donation events.
• Community Senior CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of senior centers throughout Kansas including Hesston Senior Center, Downtown Senior Center, Halstead Senior Citizens Center, and 30+ other locations that host mobile market visits.
• USDA / Farm Service AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for USDA programs including Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, Farm Service Agency grants, NRCS collaboration, and SARE grant opportunities for farmer training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cultivate KC: Kansas City-based nonprofit supporting urban agriculture and food systems. Directly comparable to Common Ground as a regional food-access nonprofit working to connect local growers with underserved communities in the Kansas/Missouri corridor.
• Sustainable Food Center: Austin, Texas-based nonprofit running farmers markets, farm stands, and gardening education. Comparable to Common Ground as a multi-program food access organization combining direct produce sales with grower training.
• Field & Fork Network: Western New York nonprofit running Double Up Food Bucks and farmers market nutrition programs. Comparable to Common Ground through SNAP-incentive programming and community-based food distribution.
• Community Farm Alliance: Kentucky-based nonprofit advocating for local food systems and supporting small farmers. Comparable mission focus on small-farm market access and food-desert solutions.

Direct peers

• Boston Mobile Farmers Market (Fresh Truck): Boston-based mobile farmers market bringing affordable produce to food deserts. Closely comparable mobile distribution model targeting low-income communities with SNAP acceptance.
• Local Food Hub: Virginia-based nonprofit food hub aggregating from local farms and distributing to underserved communities. Closely comparable distribution and aggregation model to Common Ground's Mobile Food Hub operation.

Broad incumbents

• The Food Trust: Philadelphia-based national nonprofit focused on food access, farmers markets, and healthy food retail in underserved areas. Comparable mission and operating model (mobile/seasonal farmers markets, SNAP acceptance, nutrition incentives) at significantly larger national scale.
• Wholesome Wave: National nonprofit that pioneered Double Up Food Bucks nutrition incentive programs for farmers markets. Directly comparable to Common Ground through shared SNAP/EBT and produce incentive infrastructure serving low-income consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommonGroundPGs
• Instagraminstagram.com/commongroundpgs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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