our harvest cooperative

Name

our harvest cooperative

Legal name

Our Harvest Cooperative

Website

https://ourharvest.coop

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Local Food Distribution

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Natural/Organic Food Co-ops & Community Natural Grocers (CRAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community supported agriculture
• Organic produce farming
• CSA harvest box
• Wholesale produce distribution
• Worker-owned cooperative

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weekly Harvest Box CSA Subscriptions: Weekly produce box subscriptions in Small ($15/week) and Medium ($25.50/week) sizes. Subscription management through Farmigo platform. Weekly or monthly payment options with pre-pay discounts (3% for 3 months, 4% for 6 months, 5% for 9 months).
2. Add-on Products: Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly add-on subscriptions including eggs, cheese, meat, coffee, honey, pasta, sauces, tea, chocolate, spa products, and more. Products sourced from local partner producers with delivery to pickup locations.
3. Wholesale Produce and Products: B2B sales to restaurants, grocery stores, and institutions. Vegetables, fruit, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, cheese, eggs, coffee/tea, granola, and prepared foods. Delivery schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays via refrigerated trucks.
4. Community Owner Shares: One-time community owner share purchases at $100 per share (plus processing fee). Grants voting rights on Board of Directors and access to discounts and patronage refunds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Our Harvest Cooperative operates a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program delivering weekly harvest boxes of locally grown organic produce to members in Greater Cincinnati, supplemented by add-on subscriptions for eggs, meat, cheese, and pantry items. The cooperative also runs a B2B wholesale produce distribution service supplying restaurants, grocery stores, and institutions, and offers community ownership shares, farmer apprenticeship training, and food access programs for underserved neighborhoods.

Product overview

Our Harvest Cooperative operates a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program centered on its Weekly Harvest Box, available in Small ($15/week, 4 produce varieties) and Medium ($25.50/week, 8 produce varieties) sizes. The core CSA product is supplemented by Harvest Box Add-ons offering locally-sourced products including eggs, cheese, meat, coffee, honey, pasta, sauces, and specialty items. The cooperative also operates a Wholesale Program for B2B customers and an Education and Training Program providing farmer apprenticeship and consultation services. Community ownership is offered through Community Owner Shares, and organizations can host their own pickup sites through the Harvest Box Site Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Harvest Box Program Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program delivering weekly boxes of fresh, locally-grown organic produce (sourced within 150 miles of Cincinnati) to members at multiple pickup locations throughout Greater Cincinnati. Available in Small ($15/week, 4 produce varieties) and Medium ($25.50/week, 8 produce varieties) sizes.
• Harvest Box Add-ons

Quantifiable outcome

• Fresh produce delivered weekly to communities across Greater Cincinnati
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interact for HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to increase affordability and accessibility of healthy foods. Collaborates on food access initiatives and Harvest Day program delivering produce to underserved communities at wholesale prices.
• Produce PerkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner working to increase affordability of fresh produce for Cincinnati communities through incentive programs.
• Freestore FoodbankminorOthersReceive extra produce donations distributed to communities in need through Freestore Foodbank network.
• CAIN Food PantryminorOthersDonate extra produce and receive member donated boxes for distribution to families in need through Churches Active in Northside (CAIN) food pantry.
• Cincinnati State Sustainable Agriculture Management ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOur Harvest serves as practicum site for Cincinnati State's Sustainable Agriculture Management certificate program. Students receive hands-on farm training.
• Cultivate! Ohio Valley Farm Apprentice Training ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm apprentice training program combining on-farm training with Cincinnati State classes. Upon completing training and 2,000 hours onsite job training, apprentices receive certificate from Ohio Apprenticeship Council.
• Miami University Institute of FoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulted on planning for new nine-acre site, assessing directions for planting first acre in vegetables and cover cropping remainder.
• Greater Cincinnati Food Policy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in local food policy initiatives promoting healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system for Greater Cincinnati's 10-county region.
• Green Umbrella Impact TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Green Umbrella sustainability impact team for regional environmental initiatives.
• Creating Healthy Communities CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio state coalition committed to preventing and reducing chronic disease by improving access to and affordability of healthy food.
• Co-op Cincy (Cincinnati Union Coop Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOur Harvest is one of five cooperatives founded by Cincinnati Union Coop Initiative (CUCI), based on Mondragon Cooperative model from Spain. Co-op Cincy builds worker-owned businesses that sustain families.
• TS FarmscoreOthersPasture-raised eggs supplier from New Vienna, OH. Also provides chicken products for add-on program.
• My Artisano FoodsminorOthersArtisan cheese supplier including Mozzarella, Paisano, and Ricotta made in Cincinnati with low-fat milk free of antibiotics and hormones.
• Nija FoodsminorOthersCashew cream producer using organic and local ingredients, natural sweeteners like local maple syrup or honey.
• Deeper Roots CoffeeminorOthersFair Trade, Certified Organic coffee roaster supplying 12-oz bags for add-on program.
• Bee HavenminorOthersLocal honey supplier for weekly add-on deliveries.
• Cucina della PatriziaminorOthersHandmade egg noodle pasta producer using local eggs and other ingredients. Products include tagliatelle, rigatoni, and fusilli varieties.
• The Organic Farm at Bear CreekcoreOthersSupplier of pasta sauce, soup, salsa, jam, and salad dressing from Felicity, OH. Rotating varieties throughout season.
• Shagbark Seed and MillminorOthersRegionally-grown and processed certified organic dried beans supplier from Athens, OH.
• Lola's BotanicalsminorOthersLoose-leaf tea supplier growing, drying, and packing whole herbs locally. Tea blends include Tulsi Tisane, Mint Conditions, Lemon Aide, Forest Silk, and Ohio Valley Tribute.
• Grandola GranolaminorOthersGranola producer made in College Hill using Ohio maple syrup. Varieties include Ella's Favorite and Summer Time.
• Spice Spice BabyminorOthersCincinnati-based herbs and spices retailer and wholesaler. Hand-blended spices with no artificial flavors, colors, or additives. Supplies spice blends monthly.
• Ilan's Raw ChocolateminorOthersOrganic gourmet handcrafted dark chocolate producer hand-tempering in small batches from high quality ingredients. Products include Classic Dark, Cherry Dark, and Dipped Date Dark varieties.
• Brocato's Pasta CompanyminorOthersHandcrafted pastas and sauces producer using old-world techniques. Products include red sauces, cream sauces, pesto sauces, and various pasta varieties.
• FarmigocoreTechnology or IntegrationSaaS platform provider for CSA subscription management, online store, and member account management including payments, pickup location changes, and holds.
• Incubator Kitchen CollectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost location for Food Hub operations and weekly pickup site in Newport, KY.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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