Hodges Farm

What Hodges Farm does

Hodges Family Farm is a multi-generational, family-owned working farm in Northern Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, operating continuously for over 100 years on 187 acres and recognized as a North Carolina 'Century Farm.' The farm produces and sells pasture-raised meats, dairy, honey, produce, and specialty products under regenerative agriculture practices, with cattle and poultry raised on rotational pasture and pigs finished on non-GMO feed sourced from local partners. Its core product lines include 100% grass-fed Black Angus beef (14-day dry aged at Piedmont Custom Meats), pastured pork, pastured poultry, Riverbend Creamery dairy, Herb's Honey seasonal varieties, on-site produce, and sub-branded items such as Sweet's Elderberry and Cairn Coffee.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer model combining an on-site farm shop, a GrazeCart-powered e-commerce storefront with scheduled pickup, weekly presence at Davidson Farmer's Market, and seasonal agritourism including an annual Pumpkin Patch (September-October), a Christmas Tree Lot, and educational field trips. A higher-margin adjacent revenue line is The 1932 Barn, a historic wedding venue managed in partnership with The YES Events, offering three tiered packages ranging from $4,495 to $13,495 and accommodating up to 150 guests. The farm targets individual consumers/families, wedding couples, schools/youth groups, and pet owners in the Charlotte metro area, with marketing executed through a monthly newsletter, recipe blog, Facebook, and Instagram.

The farm is led by Farm Manager Connor Newman (representing the fifth-generation Hodges family connection) supported by a small team including a Business Manager, Business Development Manager, Farm Shop Manager, and Education Director. Strategic partner relationships underpin the supply chain: Piedmont Custom Meats (processing), Riverbend Creamery (dairy), Herb's Honey (pollination and honey), Red Barn (poultry processing), Barrier Mills (non-GMO feed), and Chatham Farm Supply (pig feed). The company is privately held with no external institutional investment.

Name

Hodges Farm

Legal name

Hodges Family Farm

Website

https://hodgesfarmnc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hodges Family Farm is a 100+ year-old, family-owned 187-acre regenerative farm in Charlotte, NC, selling pasture-raised beef, pork, poultry, dairy, honey, and produce via an online farm shop, on-site retail, and Davidson Farmer's Market, while operating a Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Tree Lot, and The 1932 Barn wedding venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasture-Raised Meat and Farm Products

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (11221), Other Animal Production (1129)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Pasture-raised meats
• Farm-to-table products
• Agritourism events
• Wedding venue rental
• Local honey production

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Online and on-site farm shop selling 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry, dairy, local honey, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and specialty products like elderberry syrups and coffee. Revenue from individual product transactions and gift cards.
2. Agritourism Events: Revenue from Pumpkin Patch admissions, hayrides ($5/person), parking fees ($5/car on weekends), and treats/food sales during events. Seasonal event driving significant foot traffic.
3. Wedding Venue Rental: The 1932 Barn serves as an elegant historic rustic wedding venue. Three package tiers: The Essentials ($4,495 starting), The Elevated ($8,495 starting), The Effortless ($13,495 starting). Revenue from venue rental, coordination services, and decor packages.
4. Christmas Tree Sales: Seasonal Christmas Tree Lot featuring mountain-grown Fraser Firs and handmade wreaths.
5. Educational Field Trips: Pre-planned educational field trips for school groups and organizations during Pumpkin Patch season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hodges Family Farm is a working family farm that produces and sells pasture-raised meats (100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry), dairy, locally harvested honey, fresh produce, and specialty foods through an on-site and online Farm Shop. The farm also operates agritourism experiences including an Annual Pumpkin Patch, a Christmas Tree Lot, Educational Field Trips, and The 1932 Barn wedding venue.

Product overview

Hodges Family Farm operates a diversified farm-to-table business offering a single integrated product portfolio centered on locally-sourced agricultural products and agritourism experiences. The core product lines include 100% grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry (Red Barn Chicken), dairy from Riverbend Creamery, locally harvested honey in seasonal and infused varieties, and fresh produce/herbs grown on-site using regenerative agriculture. These are sold through an on-site and online farm shop powered by GrazeCart. The farm supplements its product sales with agritourism experiences including an Annual Pumpkin Patch (seasonal), Christmas Tree Lot, The 1932 Barn wedding venue, and Educational Field Trips. Additional offerings include Sweet's Elderberry wellness products, Cairn Coffee, pet products (bones and chicken for pets), and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 100% Grass-fed Beef

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% grass-fed Black Angus cows raised for 24-27 months for superior quality and flavor
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Piedmont Custom MeatscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal Welfare Approved processing facility used for all Hodges Farm beef. Conducts 14-day dry aging of beef. Notable for being open to facility tours - a rarity in the industry. Critical partner for maintaining transparency and animal welfare standards.
• Riverbend CreamerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5th generation family-owned dairy farm in Lincolnton, NC. Provides milk, chocolate milk, buttermilk, heavy cream, half and half from Jersey cows raised on pasture. Farms use similar management techniques and care about environment and herd wellbeing. Jersey cows produce A2/A2 beta-casein protein.
• Herb's HoneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal honey producer harvesting from hundreds of hives in the Carolinas, including hives on Hodges Farm property. Bees help pollinate farm fruits and vegetables. Produces seasonal honey varieties (Spring, Summer, Fall), hot honey products (Jalapeno, Habanero, Chili Pepper, Carolina Reaper).
• Sweet's ElderberrysecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMom-founded and mom-operated wellness products company. Provides elderberry syrup, elderberry shrub, and shot glasses sold through Hodges Farm online shop.
• Barrier MillssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides non-GMO feed for hogs. Family farm operation helping maintain quality and reduce environmental impact.
• Red Barn (Chicken Processor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcesses and packages Hodges Farm pasture-raised chicken after chickens leave the pasture. Essential for bringing poultry products to market while maintaining farm's quality standards.
• Chatham Farm SupplysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides non-GMO ration sourced from Pittsboro, NC for finishing pasture-raised pigs. Supports local partnerships to maintain quality and low environmental impact.
• Davidson Farmer's MarketsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeekly farmers market where Hodges Farm sells products directly to consumers, providing direct customer interaction and additional sales channel.
• The YES Events (Wedding Venue Management)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManages The 1932 Barn wedding venue on Hodges Family Farm property. Provides three wedding packages (Essentials, Elevated, Effortless) with coordination, planning, and vendor management services. Venue holds 150 guests with historic barn and meadow ceremony spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coon Rock Farm: Family-owned NC farm offering pasture-raised meats, produce, and on-farm dining experiences. Directly comparable in NC location, diversified farm production, and DTC/farm-experience business model.
• Looking Glass Creamery: NC farmstead creamery producing artisanal cheese and dairy from pasture-raised cows, selling direct and at farmer's markets. Comparable in NC geography, pasture-based dairy, and farm-to-consumer positioning.
• White Oak Pastures: Regenerative, pasture-raised multi-species farm in Georgia producing grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and poultry for direct and online sales. Direct match on regenerative agriculture, vertically integrated on-farm processing, and DTC e-commerce.
• Rural Hill: Historic NC farm site hosting seasonal events, educational programs, and venue rentals. Comparable in combining heritage farm branding, agritourism events, and venue-based revenue in the Charlotte region.
• Wise Acres Organic Farm: NC organic farm offering U-pick produce, seasonal events, and on-site experiences in the Charlotte region. Comparable in regenerative/organic positioning and agritourism-driven revenue model.
• The Ivy Place: Historic farm-based wedding and event venue in upstate South Carolina near Charlotte. Comparable in offering a rural, historic, multi-package wedding venue on working farmland.
• Joyce Farms: North Carolina-based producer of pasture-raised, heritage-breed meats sold to chefs, retailers, and direct consumers. Comparable in NC geography, pasture-raised positioning, and transparency-led branding.
• Polyface Farm: Iconic regenerative, pasture-raised farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, selling grass-fed beef and pastured meats direct-to-consumer. Closely comparable in regenerative philosophy, multi-species pasture management, and DTC farm shop model.
• Spring Haven Farm: NC agritourism destination featuring seasonal events (pumpkin patch, sunflower fields) plus wedding and event venue hosting. Comparable agritourism-led revenue model in the same regional market.

Emerging players

• Caromont Farm: Virginia farmstead dairy producing artisan cheese and farm products with on-site farm shop. Comparable in small-scale, farm-direct artisanal production model though regional rather than Charlotte-based.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hodgesfarmnc
• Instagramhodgesfarmnc.com/hodgesfarm_nc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hodges-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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