Farm On Central

What Farm On Central does

Farm On Central (legal entity MS Innovations, LLC) is an 8-acre regenerative family farm in Carlisle, Ohio, operated by Michael and Savannah Kilpatrick. Founded in summer 2020 after Michael's prior 12-year operation of Kilpatrick Family Farm in upstate New York, the business functions as a Central Food Hub that aggregates and retails produce, dairy, eggs, meats, and pantry goods from 30+ partner farms and 45+ local vendors. The farm itself grows produce using regenerative practices — cover cropping, compost, rock dusts, prebiotics, worm castings, biochar, and minimal tillage — with heated growing houses enabling near year-round lettuce, microgreens, and salad mix production. The farm operates without synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides and explicitly markets itself as 'certified kid-safe,' choosing not to pursue USDA organic certification.

The business is sold through four primary channels: a year-round on-farm retail store at 572 Central Ave (Tuesday-Saturday) stocking 150-500+ SKUs depending on source; a Square-powered online storefront offering next-day pickup and local delivery to Carlisle, Franklin, Springboro, and Middletown; the Farm Box CSA subscription via the Farmigo platform with three tiers (Pre-packed Box $28.95/week, Bag Your Own $27.95/week, Home Delivery base + $3-10 delivery fee) and a 1-month minimum commitment; and seasonal U-Pick agritourism covering strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, lavender, flowers, green beans, and tomatoes, drawing 3,000+ visitors annually for strawberries alone. Supporting revenue lines include an in-house sourdough bakery, prepared foods (fire cider, marinara, salsa, ranch, cole slaw), bulk and bagged Morgan Composting soil products, seasonal peach and blueberry pre-orders sourced from out-of-state partner farms, mushroom grow kits, heirloom garlic and onion sets, sourdough starters, and a crowdfunding/community investment program offering 5% interest-bearing 36-month notes alongside donation tiers.

The customer base is split across health-conscious Dayton/Cincinnati families subscribing to CSA or shopping the store, local agritourism visitors, SNAP/EBT recipients (Ohio Direction cards accepted), and a secondary base of home gardeners and DIY food growers. Pricing is structured around recurring subscriptions, per-unit retail, agritourism ticketing, and crowdfunding instruments. The farm serves as the R&D and training site for Michael Kilpatrick's separate Growing Farmers education company, embedding it in a broader farmer-training ecosystem. Founded as a Private Membership Association and later converted to fully open retail, the operation is now supplemented by a 508(c)(1a) Central Food Hub non-profit entity.

Name

Farm On Central

Legal name

MS Innovations, LLC

Website

https://farmoncentral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Farm On Central is an 8-acre regenerative family farm in Carlisle, Ohio, operating as a Central Food Hub that aggregates produce from 30+ partner farms and 45+ local vendors, selling through an on-farm store, Square online storefront, Farm Box CSA subscriptions, and seasonal U-Pick agritourism for Dayton/Cincinnati consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Farm Retail & CSA

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Other Crop Farming (1119), Farm Product Warehousing and Storage (493130)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO), Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture
• Farm retail market
• CSA produce subscription
• Local food hub
• U-pick agritourism

Headquarters

HQ city

New Carlisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. On-Farm Retail Store Sales: Year-round farm store at 572 Central Ave, Carlisle OH 45005, open Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Products include fresh produce (from their farm and 30+ partner farms), local dairy, eggs, meats, sourdough bakery, prepared foods, pantry staples, frozen goods, horticulture, and 45+ local vendor products. Accepts cash, checks, Venmo, credit/debit cards, and Ohio Direction cards (EBT/SNAP).
2. Farm Box CSA Subscription: Weekly produce subscription with three plan types: Pre-packed Box ($28.95/week, billed every 4 weeks = $115.80/cycle), Bag Your Own ($27.95/week, billed every 4 weeks = $111.80/cycle), and Home Delivery (base price plus $3–$10 delivery fee based on distance, delivered Tue–Fri). Only 1-month minimum commitment. Year-round availability with swap flexibility. Member perks include 5% in-store discount, early store access, free strawberry U-pick ticket, weekly newsletter, and private Facebook community.
3. Online Store (Square) Sales: Over 500 items available online. Next-day pickup at farm or local delivery to Carlisle, Franklin, Springboro, and Middletown. Delivery available Tuesday through Friday. Minimum order not always required; the website mentions a $20 minimum for delivery in some contexts. Order by evening cutoff.
4. U-Pick Agritourism: Seasonal U-pick events including strawberries (over 3,000 visitors/year), blackberries, raspberries, green beans, lavender, flowers, cherry tomatoes, and paste tomatoes. Ticket-based entry (~$3/car for strawberries). Additional revenue from peach pre-orders sourced from Lane Southern Orchards (Georgia) and Watsonia Organics (South Carolina), and organic blueberry pre-orders from The Blueberry Ranch (Indiana).
5. Compost and Soil Products: Bulk products sold by scoop (approximately 3/4 cubic yard): Regular Top Soil ($35 first scoop, $30 each for 2+), Leaf Compost ($59.99 single scoop, $39.99 each for 2+), Wood Chips ($24.99 first scoop, $14.99 each for 2+). Bagged Morgan Composting products including DAIRYDOO, Seed Starter 101, FlowerDoo 201, VeggieDoo 301, Safe Green Lawn, Healthy Garden Fertilizer, Smoking Tomatoes 23#, and WormDoo. Delivery available (up to 8 scoops) for $60 within 45005 zip code.
6. Prepared Foods and Value-Added Products: Savannah's Cole Slaw, Farmstead Ranch Dressing, refrigerator pickles, and other prepared foods from the farm store cooler. Also Fire Cider and Fire Cider Dressing from Farmstead Wellness line. Mushroom grow kits (Lion's Mane and Oyster). Elderberry and Willow cuttings. Heirloom Garlic and Onion Sets. Sourdough Starters.
7. Crowdfunding and Store Credit Instruments: Community crowdfunding campaigns offering donation tiers (with farm silo naming recognition), store credit gift card purchases with 10% bonus (minimum $1,000 over 12 months), and interest-bearing term investments (5% interest, 36-month term, $1,000 minimum). Used to fund farm expansion projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Farm On Central is an eight-acre regenerative family farm and Central Food Hub in Carlisle, Ohio that produces naturally grown fruits, vegetables, and in-house sourdough bakery items. The farm sells its own produce and aggregated goods from 30+ partner farms and 45+ local vendors through an on-farm retail store, a Square-powered online store, a Farm Box CSA subscription program, and seasonal U-Pick agritourism events.

Product overview

Farm On Central is a regenerative family farm and local food hub in Carlisle, OH operated by the Kilpatrick family (Michael, Savannah, and their four children). Founded in summer 2020, the eight-acre farm serves as a Central Food Hub aggregating produce from nearly 20 local farms and artisans. The company operates through multiple channels: an on-farm retail market (Farm Store) offering fresh produce, dairy, eggs, a sourdough bakery, and 45+ local vendors; an online store powered by Square enabling next-day pickup and local delivery of 500+ items; and a Farm Box CSA subscription program with three tiers (Pre-packed Box, Bag Your Own, and Home Delivery) providing weekly naturally grown vegetables with only a 1-month minimum commitment. The U-Pick Program offers seasonal strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, lavender, and flowers with ticketed access and free entry for CSA members. Supporting offerings include a sourdough bakery (bread, bagels, cinnamon rolls, scones, cookies, focaccia, and gluten-free options), compost and soil products (bulk and bagged Morgan Composting line), plants and garden supplies (mushroom grow kits, heirloom seeds, sourdough starters), specialty prepared foods (fire cider, marinara, salsa), seasonal pre-order programs for peaches and blueberries, cooking and baking classes through a newly completed on-farm teaching kitchen, a recipe content hub, and a community crowdfunding investment program. The farm does not use synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides and is not USDA certified organic but states standards stricter than organic certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Central Food Hub: Farm store described as a central food hub bringing together local food and customers from all over the region. Also mentioned as a 508C1a non-profit organization in crowdfunding materials.

Products and services

• Farm Store (Farm Market) Year-round on-farm retail store at 572 Central Ave, Carlisle, OH 45005, open Tuesday–Friday 10am–6pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Stocks fresh produce grown on the farm plus goods aggregated from 30+ partner farms and 45+ local vendors, including local dairy, eggs, meats, in-house sourdough bakery, prepared foods, pantry staples, and frozen goods. Accepts cash, checks, Venmo, credit/debit cards, and EBT/SNAP Ohio Direction cards.
• Online Store (Square)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 rating on Google with 100+ reviews — demonstrating high customer satisfaction and brand trust in the local market.
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pure Moo DairyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm On Central serves as an official herd share pickup location for Pure Moo Dairy. Customers pick up their fresh, local A2/A2 raw milk at the farm on Thursdays after 2 PM. Farm On Central hosts the drop-site cooler but does not manage accounts or payments — all herd share logistics are handled by Pure Moo Dairy directly.
• Bair-Trax Dairy FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Troy, OH (3rd generation), Bair-Trax Dairy Farm is the farm's provider of certified organic raw milk. They began grazing in 2001 and switched to Certified Organic in 2011 through OEFFA. Customers purchase a herd share from Bair-Trax and pick up at Farm On Central.
• Morning Sun Organic FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm On Central sources certified organic eggs from Morning Sun Organic Farm, located in West Alexandria, OH.
• Indian Creek CreameryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm On Central offers whole milk, A2A2 milk, and chocolate milk from Indian Creek Creamery, a family dairy in Logan County, OH (operating since 1991, bottling since 2019). Their 80 cows have access to pasture grazing.
• Mile Creek FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm On Central sources some produce from Mile Creek Farm, a small family farm committed to certified organic vegetables. Founded in 2007, certified organic since 2010 through OEFFA. Products available to the greater Dayton region at the 2nd Street Market and their own CSA.
• Moon & Maple FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal family-run farm producing fresh produce and maple syrup since 2017 using natural and organic farming methods (in process of becoming certified). Crops include tomatoes, greens, peppers, melons, squash, cucumbers, and specialty items like figs, ginger, turmeric, and elderberries.
• Chickpea ChicksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChickpea Chicks provides Farm On Central with multiple flavors of local, small-batch artisanal hummus. All products are gluten free, dairy free, preservative free, and vegan, with most ingredients being organic.
• Refreshing Springs KombuchaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal kombucha producer founded in 2014 making flavored kombucha with whole fruits, cold-pressed juices, and organic flavors. Uses reverse osmosis water, organic black tea, organic sugar, and a naturally cultured SCOBY. No syrups or added sugar.
• Humble Bumble ApiaryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned apiary providing honey products sold through the Farm On Central store.
• Twisted River Coffee RoasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily owned and operated small batch coffee roaster from Dayton, Ohio founded in 2015. Sources quality coffee, roasts to full potential, and sells at affordable prices. Farm On Central carries their coffee products.
• Cleveland Ketchup CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHusband-and-wife team (Matt & Lisa McMonagle) founded in 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ohio Proud designation. Four flavors: Classic, Ghost Pepper, Bacon & Bourbon, and Garlic Dill ketchup.
• Cleveland PickleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOriginally a Cleveland restaurant opened in 2012, pivoted to full-time pickle manufacturing in 2018 after customer demand for pickles outpaced food service. Now under US Foods Group with nationwide distribution. Available in refrigerated and shelf-stable formats.
• Peaceful FruitsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVendor partner whose products are sold through the Farm On Central store. Details about product category limited in scraped content.
• Azure StandardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural health food distributor bringing bulk and specialty health foods to communities across the nation. Treats customers like family, providing high-quality organic, non-GMO foods. Farm On Central sources multiple products through Azure for the farm store.
• Growing FarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Kilpatrick's online education company that empowers farmers to build sustainable, profitable farming systems. Farm On Central acts as the testing, research & development and educational training farm for Growing Farmers, enabling continuous practice innovation.
• Lane Southern OrchardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeach supplier from Georgia. Farm On Central has sourced conventional Freestone peaches from Lane Southern Orchards for three years. Known for commitment to quality and sustainable farming practices. Peaches picked at peak ripeness.
• Watsonia OrganicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth-generation family farm in South Carolina, producing certified organic peaches. 100-year legacy of peach growing. Uses no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Provides Farm On Central's certified organic peach offerings.
• The Blueberry RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Northern Indiana, The Blueberry Ranch is one of the largest and only 100% USDA- and ICO-certified organic blueberry farms in the Midwest. Established in 1953, went organic in 2009. Grows nine varieties of blueberries. Farm On Central offers 10-lb box pre-orders of their certified organic blueberries.
• Downing Fruit FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in New Madison, Ohio. Supplier of Honey Crisp apples to Farm On Central. Grows with care and attention to quality.
• Citizen Salmon AlaskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon. Catch is blast-frozen at the dock for peak flavor and freshness. Committed to sustainable fishing practices. Farm On Central sells wild-caught Alaskan salmon in their farm store.
• FarmigocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline software platform (csa.farmigo.com) managing CSA subscriptions for hundreds of farm members. Enables account creation, share customization, add-on options (milk, eggs), pause deliveries, additional item ordering, and billing/autopay management.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Local Food Hub: Virginia-based nonprofit food hub aggregating from dozens of local farms to supply wholesale, CSA, and food-access customers. Mirrors Farm On Central's aggregator-plus-direct-distribution approach.
• Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative: Pennsylvania-based organic farm cooperative aggregating produce from multiple member farms for wholesale, CSA, and direct retail distribution. Highly comparable cooperative food-hub-and-CSA model serving a regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Misfits Market: National DTC subscription service offering surplus and 'imperfect' produce, pantry items, and now meat/seafood. Shares Farm On Central's subscription-recurring-revenue model but at a much larger, multi-region scale.
• Whole Foods Market: National specialty grocer emphasizing organic, local, and sustainably sourced produce; carries bakery, prepared foods, and pantry staples comparable to Farm On Central's farm-store assortment, but at vastly broader scale.
• Imperfect Foods: National DTC subscription service delivering produce (including 'ugly' and surplus produce) directly to consumers. Operates at vastly larger scale than Farm On Central but competes for the same customer demand: convenient local/sustainable produce delivery.
• Earthbound Farm: Largest organic produce grower in North America, supplying packaged salads and vegetables to grocery and foodservice nationwide. Represents the broad-incumbent scale-end of regenerative/organic produce that Farm On Central's standards exceed on paper but cannot match in volume.
• New Seasons Market: Regional specialty grocery chain on the West Coast with deep local-vendor partnerships, in-store bakery, prepared foods, and a strong local-sourcing brand — overlapping with Farm On Central's farm-store assortment and positioning.

Emerging players

• Grow It Local: Emerging platform helping small farms and food hubs set up online stores, CSA management, and local food marketplaces. Comparable early-stage technology-and-services enabling layer for small farms pursuing the same multi-channel DTC strategy as Farm On Central.

Regional players

• Greenmarket (GrowNYC): Operator of NYC farmers markets connecting regional farmers directly to urban consumers via multiple market sites. Comparable aggregation-plus-direct-retail model to Farm On Central's Central Food Hub concept, though in a very different geography.
• 2nd Street Market: Dayton-area public market operated by Montgomery County that aggregates local growers, bakers, and prepared-food vendors under one roof. Direct regional analog of Farm On Central's hub-style retail model in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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