Gorman Heritage Farm

Name

Gorman Heritage Farm

Legal name

Gorman Heritage Farm

Website

https://gormanfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Farm Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Educational working farm
• Sustainable agriculture
• CSA subscriptions
• Pasture-raised meats
• Farm-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Evendale

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Produce and Meat Sales: The farm sells pastured-raised chicken ($5.50/lb), pork ($7/lb), grass-fed beef ($8.50/lb), eggs, vegetables, and flowers directly through the on-site Farm Shop. Products are also available through CSA subscriptions.
2. CSA Subscriptions: Community Supported Agriculture program provides seasonal produce subscriptions to members who receive regular allotments of farm-grown vegetables and flowers.
3. Admission and Event Revenue: Visitors pay admission fees to access the farm for recreation and education. Additional revenue generated from private event rentals including weddings ($350-$500+), photography sessions ($75-$100), and farm rentals for parties and gatherings.
4. Donations and Memberships: The non-profit accepts one-time and monthly donations, memorial/tribute donations, IRA disbursements (up to $100k/year for donors 70.5+), corporate sponsorships, and sells annual memberships. Donations support hands-on learning, sustainable agriculture, and conservation programs.
5. Educational Programs: Revenue from summer day camps (camp counselor stipends are paid, not charged), school field trips, adult and family programs, and farm tours. Educational programming reached over 6,000 people in 2025.
6. Quilt Raffle Fundraiser: Annual quilt raffle selling tickets at 1 for $1 or 6 for $5 to raise funds for mission-based programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 122-acre non-profit educational working farm that sells pastured meats, seasonal produce, eggs, and flowers through an on-site Farm Shop and CSA subscriptions, and delivers farm-based education via summer day camps, school field trips, and adult/family programs. The farm also generates revenue by renting its grounds for weddings, private events, and photography sessions, and supports its mission through donations, memberships, corporate sponsorships, and signature annual festivals.

Product overview

Gorman Heritage Farm is a 122-acre non-profit educational working farm offering a diverse portfolio of programs and products centered on farm-based education, sustainable agriculture, and community engagement. The core offerings include a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program providing seasonal produce, a Farm Shop selling pasture-raised meats (chicken, pork, beef, turkey) and fresh vegetables, and educational programming including Summer Day Camp, School Field Trips, and Adult & Family Programs. The farm generates revenue through venue rentals for weddings and events, photography sessions, annual memberships, volunteer programs, and charitable donations/sponsorships. Additional programs include Farm to Community outreach, the annual Quilt Raffle fundraiser, guided farm tours, and seasonal festivals (May Farm Fest, Sunflower Festival, Fall Farm Fun Days). All offerings support the mission of cultivating a healthy community through farm-based education about food, sustainable agriculture, and the natural world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program Subscription-based program offering seasonal produce including vegetables, herbs, and specialty items available for pickup at the farm or through retail store purchase. Designed for local food-conscious consumers and families seeking fresh, sustainably grown food.
• Pasture-Raised Meats Sustainable and ethically raised animal proteins including pasture-raised chicken ($5.50/lb), pastured pork half shares ($7/lb, $400 deposit), grass-fed beef half shares ($8.50/lb, $500 deposit), and Thanksgiving turkeys ($50 deposit). Sold through the Farm Shop and meat share distribution program.
• Farm Shop On-site retail store at the farm selling pasture-raised chicken, fresh produce, dried flowers, and farm merchandise directly to visitors. Open during farm hours and requiring paid admission for entry.
• Summer Day Camp Farm-based summer day camp for children ages 3-13 offering hands-on experiences with animals, gardening, farm ecology, cooking, and nature exploration. Includes Counselor-in-Training (ages 13-15), Junior Counselor (16-17), and Senior Counselor (18+) positions with stipends.
• School Field Trips Standards-aligned educational tours for preschool through 6th grade students covering food sources, farm animal interactions, gardening, pollination, and Ohio history. Led by volunteer and staff educators. Both spring and fall seasons typically fully booked.
• Adult & Family Programs Seasonal educational programming for adults and families including workshops, volunteer opportunities, and farm-based learning experiences on sustainable agriculture, food systems, and nature.
• Wedding & Event Rentals Venue rental services for weddings, celebrations, and private events including use of farm tables, chairs, West Lawn, Pavilion, and White Marquee Tents, with optional add-ons like tractor-pulled hayrides, bonfires, and s'mores bars. Pricing varies by venue ($300 Small Marquee Tent, $350 Sunflower Room, variable Large Marquee Tent & Pavilion, plus $100 after-hours surcharge).
• Photography Sessions Staged photography access passes and session offerings for senior photos, engagements, family portraits, and pregnancy photos. Fees of $75 for standard hours or $100 for after-hours, plus film set location rentals. Amateur nature photographers pay only daily admission.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership offering free admission, exclusive member portal access, and benefits for individuals and families supporting the farm's educational mission.
• Farm to Community Programs Community outreach initiatives connecting local residents to farm experiences, sustainable agriculture education, and healthy food access.
• Private & Summer Farm Tours Guided and self-guided tours of the 122-acre working farm, including summer farm tours, private farm tours, and educational partner visits.
• Cutting Garden & Flowers for Events Cut flower offerings grown on-farm and available through the Farm Shop, plus floral arrangements for weddings and private events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 21,700 visitors served in 2025 with 6% year-over-year attendance increase
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• DinoBuddiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDinoBuddies is an educational partner providing reptile encounter experiences at farm events. The partnership offers hands-on reptile education including snakes, lizards, tortoises, and other reptile ambassadors for event add-ons at the farm.
• Keystone FloraminorOthersLocal plant nursery near Spring Grove Cemetery that carries beak grass (native woodland grass) and other native plants that may be available for purchase to support habitat restoration and native landscaping efforts.
• Cincinnati Nature CentermajorOthersIn 1996, Dorothy and Jim Gorman turned their beloved farm over to the Cincinnati Nature Center. Under CNC's stewardship, the farm was transformed from a family farm to the Heritage Farm and outdoor education center as known today, with new elements such as hiking trails, children's garden, and educational programs added. In 2003, CNC turned the farm over to the Village of Evendale.
• Rural ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural Action is an organization based in Athens that operates Herb Hubs - shared-use facilities where small farmers can access equipment they could never afford alone including dehydrators, freeze dryers, and specialized washers. The farm staff learned about this model as part of OEFFA conference attendance, potentially informing future partnerships.
• Sunbury Urban FarmminorOthersA 15-acre nonprofit in Columbus with a thriving educational maple tapping program. Staff connected with this organization during OEFFA conference - it's purely educational and doesn't bottle or sell syrup commercially.
• Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)minorOthersOEFFA is the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association. Farm staff attend the annual OEFFA conference which features educational sessions, documentary screenings (Common Ground), workshops on regenerative agriculture, and networking with other farmers and food system advocates.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Nature Center: Greater Cincinnati's regional nature organization that previously stewarded Gorman Heritage Farm from 1996 to 2003. Operates nature preserves, education programming, and conservation work in the same regional ecosystem and donor base.
• Ardenwood Historic Farm: A 19th-century historic working farm in Fremont, CA, operated by East Bay Regional Parks, featuring livestock, gardens, school tours, and seasonal events. Comparable as a publicly operated historical working farm with education and event programming.
• Tollgate Farm (MSU Extension): Michigan State University Extension's 160-acre educational farm in Novi, MI, offering school field trips, summer camps, and farm-based learning. Comparable educational farm model with institutional (university) backing instead of municipal sponsorship.

Direct peers

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: A nonprofit farm and education center in Tarrytown, NY, focused on sustainable agriculture, on-site dining, and youth education. Closely comparable in combining CSA-style production, farm-to-table events, and extensive educational programming.
• Shelburne Farms: A 1,400-acre nonprofit educational farm in Shelburne, VT, offering summer camps, school programs, farm-to-table dining, and agritourism. Directly comparable as a nonprofit working farm combining education, hospitality, sustainable agriculture, and conservation programming.
• The Trustees - Powisset Farm: A Trustees of Reservations property in Dover, MA, operating a working farm with CSA, farm stand, education programs, and trails. Closely comparable model combining CSA production, on-site retail, education, and public access within a nonprofit land trust.
• Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment: A 600-acre nonprofit farm in Freeport, ME, operating an organic farm, summer camp, education programs, and visitor experiences. Comparable as a mission-driven working farm blending production agriculture with public-facing education and events.
• Sunbury Urban Farm: A 15-acre nonprofit educational farm in Columbus, OH, with a thriving educational maple tapping program. Comparable as a small Ohio-based nonprofit educational farm focused on community programming and specialty agricultural education.

Others

• OEFFA (Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association): Ohio's largest sustainable agriculture membership organization, of which GHF staff are members. Comparable as an industry association that connects Gorman Heritage Farm to the broader sustainable agriculture network in Ohio through conferences and workshops.

Regional players

• Carriage Hill MetroPark Farm: A historical working farm within the Five Rivers MetroParks system in Dayton, OH, offering school field trips, public visitation, and heritage livestock demonstrations. Comparable as a Midwest nonprofit/governmental educational farm with mixed programming and similar visitor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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