21 Acres

What 21 Acres does

21 Acres is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, that operates an integrated regenerative agriculture, education, and farm-to-consumer retail operation on a single site. Founded in 2001, the organization is structured around three interconnected units: a working regenerative farm, a LEED Platinum-certified education center, and a farm market that sells directly to consumers. The farm is USDA Organic and Salmon Safe certified, and the education center hosts classes, community events, and room rentals. Its served constituents include local retail customers, students and participants in sustainability and agriculture education programs, event renters of the center's facilities, and Harvest Share (CSA) subscribers.

The business model combines earned revenue from Farm Market retail sales, ticketed educational classes, facility and room rentals, and CSA / Harvest Share subscriptions with philanthropic support in the form of donations and grants. Strategic partnerships with peer nonprofits (Pollinator Pathway NW, Seattle Tilth), academic institutions (University of Washington Bothell), and community organizations including Veterans' Groups extend the organization's reach without proportional fixed-cost expansion. The recently launched Farmstand Food Hub — using an electric delivery truck — signals a move into aggregated local-food distribution beyond the on-site market.

The organization employs 11–50 staff, with named leadership including Gretchen Garth (Board President), Rebecca Jordan (Operations Lead), and Issy Steckel (Assistant Farm Manager). It maintains a single physical location, does not appear to operate additional branches, and is not a participant in venture or growth-equity funding markets. 21 Acres occupies a specialized niche as a mid-sized community agriculture nonprofit, combining production, retail, and education under one site, supported by a dense local partnership network and recognized sustainability credentials.

Name

21 Acres

Legal name

21 Acres

Website

https://21acres.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

21 Acres is a Woodinville, Washington-based nonprofit operating a regenerative farm, LEED Platinum-certified education center, and on-site farm market, serving local consumers with USDA Organic produce, sustainability education classes, facility rentals, and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Farm & Sustainable Living Education Center

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices (EDAOAOAO)

Keywords

• Organic farm production
• Regenerative agriculture education
• Community supported agriculture
• Local food retail
• Sustainable living programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Farm Market Retail Sales: Year-round retail sales of fresh local food, gifts, books, and local produce through the on-site Farm Market open Wed-Fri 11am-6pm and Sat 10am-4pm.
2. Educational Classes and Programs: Fees from cooking classes, farm camps, virtual learning, and other educational programming.
3. Room Rentals: Rental of LEED platinum certified meeting spaces and facilities for events and gatherings.
4. Harvest Share / CSA Program: Community Supported Agriculture veggie box program providing seasonal produce to subscribers.
5. Donations and Contributions: Charitable contributions from community members supporting the organization's mission as a non-profit living laboratory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

21 Acres operates a regenerative organic farm, LEED Platinum-certified education center, and year-round Farm Market on a single campus in Woodinville, WA. It sells fresh local produce and goods from regional farmers and makers, runs educational programs (farm tours, camps, classes), offers a Harvest Share CSA, aggregates local food through the Farmstand Food Hub, and rents meeting/event space in its green building.

Product overview

21 Acres is a community center for local food and sustainable living, operating as a living laboratory focused on climate solutions. The organization offers a integrated portfolio of products and services centered around its organic farm, LEED Platinum-certified green building, and year-round Farm Market. Core offerings include the Farm Market (retail sales of local produce and goods), The Farm (organic vegetable/flower/herb production), and the Green Building (education center and event venue). Additional services encompass educational programs (farm tours, volunteer stewardship, youth camps, virtual learning), food distribution (Harvest Share CSA, Farmstand Food Hub), community events (Pollinator Fest, Summer Fair), and resources (Sustainability Library, Climate Conversations Podcast). The portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem supporting local food economies, regenerative agriculture, and climate action education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Market Year-round on-site retail market offering fresh local food, gifts, books, and products from local farmers and makers. Open Wednesdays-Fridays 11am-6pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm. Targets community members seeking local sustainable goods.
• The Farm (Organic Farm Production)
• Green Building (Education Center and Tour Venue)
• Harvest Share CSA Program
• Farmstand Food Hub
• Youth Farm and Cooking Camps
• Guided Farm Tours
• Volunteer Farm Stewardship Program
• Virtual Learning Programs
• Room Rentals
• Commercial Kitchen (Classes & Demonstrations)

Quantifiable outcome

• Dozens of varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs produced each season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pollinator Pathway NWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Pollinator Fest, an annual family-friendly educational event celebrating pollinators and native plants. PPNW volunteers plan and organize the event at 21 Acres, combining community education with local food and ecological system support.
• Seattle TilthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for summer youth farm camp programming. Seattle Tilth at 21 Acres provides farm and cooking camps for teens, elementary-age kids, and younger children.
• KAFA CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site coffee stand operating outside the Farm Market, providing beverages to visitors. Operates during Farm Market hours.
• University of Washington BothellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUW Bothell alumni engagement and recognition as Outstanding Community Partner. Students work on food justice issues at 21 Acres.
• Veterans' GroupsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with veterans' groups for therapeutic farming and employment opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PCC Community Markets: Large Puget Sound-based organic grocery co-op retailing local and organic produce, including from regional farms like 21 Acres partners. Comparable as a regional organic retail channel serving the same conscious consumer demographic.

Regional players

• Local Roots Farm: Small-scale organic vegetable farm in the Snoqualmie Valley, WA producing for CSA, farmers' markets, and restaurants. Comparable organic production and CSA model within the same regional market.

Others

• Sustainable Connections: Bellingham, WA-based nonprofit supporting local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and farm-to-table initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler for small farms and local food networks in the region.

Direct peers

• Oxbow Center for Sustainable Agriculture: Nonprofit farm and education center in Carnation, WA producing organic vegetables, running farm camps, and offering public education on sustainable agriculture. Directly comparable as a regional organic farm + education hub serving the Seattle metro.
• Carnation Farms: Nonprofit regenerative farm in Carnation, WA operating farm camps, education programs, and community events on a working farm. Closely comparable operating model — agriculture production plus experiential education and community programming in the Puget Sound region.
• Sammamish Farms: Featured local farm partner of 21 Acres; operates in the Sammamish Valley producing local food for the regional market. Directly comparable as a small organic producer selling into the same consumer base.
• Tilth Alliance: Pacific Northwest nonprofit formed by merging Seattle Tilth, Cascade Harvest Coalition, and others; operates educational farms, classes, and supports organic agriculture. Direct comparable in mission and programming — Seattle Tilth is already a 21 Acres partner for youth farm camps.
• Viva Farms: Nonprofit farm incubator and organic producer in the Skagit Valley, WA supporting beginning farmers and aggregating local produce. Already a featured partner of 21 Acres; comparable in regenerative production and small-farm support mission.
• Sweetwater Organic Farm: Nonprofit organic farm in Tampa, FL operating a CSA, farm market, and educational programs including farm tours and community events. Closely analogous hybrid farm + market + education operating model.
• Common Ground Farm: Nonprofit educational farm combining organic production with school and community programs. Comparable as a farm-based education nonprofit operating farm markets, CSA, and volunteer programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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