Rc Farms

What Rc Farms does

RC Organic Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned certified organic farm operating on a single site at 37400 30 Mile Road in Lenox Township, Macomb County, Michigan. Founded in 1945 by Norvel Campau as a dairy operation, the farm transitioned to USDA Certified Organic production in 1996 under Ron Campau and is currently operated by his daughter Jackie Campau Good, who holds a BS in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University. The farm has run on a 19.8 kW grid-tied solar system under net metering with DTE since 2011.

The farm's product portfolio spans seasonal organic produce (June–October), pasture-raised chicken and Thanksgiving turkey, grass-fed beef, heritage-breed pork, grass-fed lamb, pasture-raised eggs, and raw honey. Production uses regenerative and chemical-free methods with no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides; beef is partially sourced through a partnership with Zimba Dairy Farm in Deford, Michigan to stabilize supply.

RC Organic Farms sells exclusively direct-to-consumer, with no wholesale or restaurant accounts disclosed. Revenue comes from on-farm pickup of pre-orders placed via the Barn2Door online store, walk-in farm-stand sales during seasonal hours (May–November, plus winter by appointment), and previously from CSA memberships that have since been discontinued. Pricing is unit-based with deposits required for meat shares and a 3% fee on credit card/PayPal transactions; cash, check, Venmo, and Zettle are accepted fee-free. The business is privately held with no institutional capital, no parent company, and 1-10 employees drawn from the owning family.

Name

Rc Farms

Legal name

RC Organic Farms

Website

https://rcorganicfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RC Organic Farms is a fourth-generation USDA Certified Organic family farm in Macomb County, Michigan, selling seasonal produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, and honey direct-to-consumer via on-farm pickup and pre-orders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Produce and Pasture-Raised Meats

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Beef Cattle Production (AFAEAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Pasture-Raised Poultry & Egg Production (AFAEADAJ), Organic Sheep & Goat Production (AFAEAMAE), Organic Swine & Hog Production (AFAEAMAD), Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI), Organic/Regenerative Sheep & Goat Production (AFAEAFAI), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD), Organic Herb, Spice & Medicinal/Aromatic Plant Farming (AFAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Organic produce
• Pasture-raised meats
• Farm-to-table
• Community supported agriculture
• Certified organic farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenox

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CSA and In-Season Produce Shares: Weekly/bi-weekly produce shares during growing season (June-October). Previously operated traditional CSA with FULL, HALF, SAMPLER, and MINI share options. Currently offers in-season produce without formal CSA structure.
2. Meat Sales (Beef, Pork, Lamb, Poultry): Pre-order meat products sold by whole, half, or quarter. Beef quarters/halves/whole; Pork halves or whole; Lamb by animal; Chicken and Turkey by bird. Deposit required to reserve.
3. Egg Sales: Pasture-raised organic eggs sold directly from farm. Year-round availability with peak season in spring.
4. Honey Sales: Raw, unfiltered local honey from bees harvesting nectar from organic hay fields and gardens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RC Organic Farms grows USDA Certified Organic vegetables and herbs on its fourth-generation family farm in Macomb County, Michigan, and raises pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and laying hens. These products are sold directly to local families through an online pre-order store (Barn2Door), a seasonal on-site farm stand, and CSA-style seasonal produce shares. Complementary offerings include raw, unfiltered local honey harvested on the farm.

Product overview

RC Organic Farms operates as a diversified organic farm offering farm-to-table products through their online store. Their product portfolio centers on USDA Certified Organic produce available seasonally (June-October) combined with year-round animal products including pasture-raised chicken (May-October), fresh Thanksgiving turkeys (November), grass-fed beef, heritage pork, lamb, farm fresh eggs, and raw honey. All products are grown or raised using organic and sustainable farming practices on their solar-powered farm in Macomb County, Michigan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Produce (Vegetables and Herbs) Seasonal USDA Certified Organic vegetables and herbs grown on the farm, including heirloom varieties distributed June through October. Offerings include melons, berries, legumes, peppers, tomatoes, brassicas, lettuce greens, herbs, root crops, and squash, sold to local families for household consumption.
• Pasture Raised Grass-Fed Beef Grass-fed, pasture-raised USDA Certified Organic beef sold by quarter, half, or whole via pre-order to local families. Includes steaks, roasts, ground beef (including patties), stew meat, and soup bones. Supply is sourced through a partnership with Zimba Dairy Farm in Deford, Michigan, which raises certified organic grass-fed beef on pasture.
• Pasture Raised Grass-Fed Pork Heritage breed (Red Wattle, Hereford, Tamworth, Berkshire) pasture-raised pork supplemented with non-GMO grains and minerals, sold by half or whole to local families. Includes steaks, chops, roasts, ribs, hams, ham steaks, hocks, bacon, and bulk and link sausages, with average hanging weight of 90–100 pounds per half.
• Pasture Raised Grass-Fed Lamb Grass-fed lamb available by whole animal in limited Spring and Fall quantities, with average hanging weight of 40–50 lbs. Raised with all-day access to green grass, fresh air, and sunshine, with no antibiotics or hormones, and sold via pre-order with a $100 deposit to local families.
• Pasture Raised Chicken USDA Certified Organic pasture-raised chickens available May through October, supplemented with certified organic grains. Sold as whole roasting chickens (4–5 lbs average), boneless breast, leg/wing/thigh packs, soup bones, livers, gizzards, necks, feet, cut-up whole chickens (8 pieces), and nitrate-free hardwood-smoked chickens to local families.
• Farm Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey Fresh pasture-raised USDA Certified Organic turkeys available only in November for Thanksgiving, fed a multi-grain diet of certified organic grains and grasses and ranging from 12 to 25 pounds (most around 16 lbs). Pre-orders open in August with a deposit required per turkey, and the product was featured on NBC Local 4 News by Paula Tutman.
• Farm Fresh Pasture Raised Eggs USDA Certified Organic pasture-raised eggs from assorted heritage breeds including Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds, Welsummers, Marans, and Americaunas, rich in vitamins A, B-complex, D, E, K, and omega-3s. Sold year-round directly from the farm with peak season in spring.
• Raw Honey Raw and unfiltered non-GMO local honey produced by bees that harvest nectar from the farm's organic hay fields, gardens, and wildflowers, sold directly to local consumers seeking unprocessed sweetener alternatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28+ years of certified organic production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zimba Dairy FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZimba Dairy Farm in Deford, Michigan partners with RC Organic Farms to provide consistent beef supply. Ed and Melanie Zimba operate a family organic dairy farm (since 1950) selling milk to Horizon. They raise grass-fed organic beef on green pasture, supplemented with grass hay and baleage in winter. Zimba beef is certified organic and GMO-free.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Polyface Farm: Family-run regenerative pasture-based farm in Virginia producing grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pork, and eggs sold direct-to-consumer. Closely aligned philosophy on rotational grazing, chemical-free practices, and direct farm pickup/CSA-style distribution.
• Honey Brook Organic Farm: Certified organic CSA farm in New Jersey with multi-decade history serving local community through on-farm pickup shares. Comparable organic certification longevity, CSA model, and family-operated structure, though focused primarily on produce.
• Marin Sun Farms: California-based pasture-raised meat producer offering grass-fed beef, lamb, and pasture poultry direct to consumers and wholesale. Comparable commitment to 100% grass-fed, pasture-raised practices and direct farm-to-table distribution, though with shipping and broader regional reach.
• Angelic Organics: USDA Certified Organic CSA farm in Illinois operating a community-supported agriculture model for vegetables and herbs. Closely comparable in organic certification depth, CSA heritage, and single-region direct-to-consumer farm pickup model.
• White Oak Pastures: Multi-generational regenerative organic farm in Bluffton, Georgia producing pasture-raised beef, lamb, poultry, and eggs with on-farm distribution. Highly comparable diversified organic livestock business model, although at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Seven Sons Farms: Multi-generational regenerative farm in Indiana selling grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range poultry direct to consumers via online ordering and shipping. Comparable diversified pasture-raised protein model with direct e-commerce distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Non-profit regenerative farm in New York's Hudson Valley producing pasture-raised livestock and vegetables with on-site farm market and CSA. Comparable regenerative organic practices and diversified product set, though operational scope also includes education and restaurant programming.

Regional players

• North Star Homestead Farms: Small-scale certified organic farm in northern Michigan offering CSA produce and pasture-raised meats to local community. Comparable family-operated organic farm with CSA heritage and direct distribution, though located in a different Michigan region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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