amber waves farm

What amber waves farm does

Amber Waves Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit teaching farm founded in 2009 in Amagansett, New York, that operates a vertically integrated farm, market, kitchen, and community-education organization on more than 45 acres across Amagansett and East Hampton. Its core production covers 60 crops across 500+ varieties, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, and grain (winter wheat, hull-less oats, culinary rye, popcorn) grown under National Organic Program-aligned practices without synthetic inputs, though the farm is not USDA Certified Organic. The organization serves multiple end markets simultaneously: a Community Supported Agriculture subscription base of more than 370 member families (multiple share sizes and season lengths, with a Brooklyn pickup option and add-ons aggregating local artisans), a daily on-site retail market and café in Amagansett, a second East Hampton Farm Shop opened in 2023, wholesale produce and flowers to East End restaurants and hotels (including LDV at the Maidstone), free public farm access attracting 275,000 visitors in 2025, an eight-month paid farming apprenticeship program that has graduated 65+ farmers since 2009, and children's outdoor-classroom programs serving 10,200 children in 2025.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: CSA subscription prepayments (effectively recurring annual revenue), market/kitchen transactions across two locations, wholesale produce, event revenue (birthday parties, corporate team-building, the annual Hoedown fundraiser), and donations from individuals, foundations, corporate sponsors, employer-matching programs, gifts of stock, and estate planning. Donations are processed through Network for Good, CSA administration runs on Farmigo, class booking on Hi Sawyer, and delivery via Uber Eats. The farm also runs a structured food-security program donating more than 25,000 pounds of produce and $100,000 of vegetables, flowers, and prepared foods annually to six local food pantries (Springs, East Hampton, Montauk, East Hampton Senior Center, Hamptons Community Outreach, Bridge Bags) in partnership with Food Rescue and Island Harvest. Distribution is concentrated on the East End of Long Island, with a recent Brooklyn extension for CSA pickup. Amber Waves is governed by co-founders Amanda Merrow and Katie Baldwin, supported by a director-level team covering development, communications, children's education, culinary operations, the CSA, and the market.

Name

amber waves farm

Legal name

Amber Waves Farm Inc.

Website

https://amberwavesfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amber Waves Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit teaching farm in Amagansett, NY, operating a vertically integrated farm, market, kitchen, CSA, and agricultural-education program that serves East End of Long Island residents, CSA members, restaurants, food pantries, and aspiring farmers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Teaching Farm

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Work Exchange & Farmstay Programs (WWOOF/HelpX-Style) (EDAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Nonprofit teaching farm
• Community supported agriculture
• Organic vegetable farming
• Farm apprenticeship program
• Agricultural education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Amagansett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CSA Subscriptions: Community Supported Agriculture program with multiple season lengths and share sizes. Members prepay for weekly produce boxes, providing early-season financing for seeds and supplies. More than 370 member families. Season runs Memorial Day through Thanksgiving with various share lengths from 5 to 27 weeks.
2. Retail Market & Kitchen: On-site market and kitchen generating revenue from food and beverage sales. Market offers locally grown produce, artisanal foods, and artisan pantry staples. Kitchen serves farm-to-table meals. Year-round operation at two locations.
3. Wholesale Produce: Wholesale produce and grains sold to local restaurants and other buyers. Wholesale inquiries directed via email.
4. Donations & Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Amber Waves receives donations from community members, foundation grants, corporate sponsors, employer matching programs, gifts of stock, estate planning, and in-kind contributions. All market proceeds fund nonprofit operations.
5. Events & Catering: Birthday parties for children (minimum 10 children), corporate team-building events, and private flower workshops generate event revenue. Custom catering available via inquiry.
6. Children's Education Programs: Kids' classes and programs including farm-based outdoor classroom sessions, with some free programming (Exploration Garden, Story Time) and fee-based classes. Birthday party packages also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amber Waves Farm operates a vertically integrated nonprofit teaching farm combining organic food production, a retail farm market, a farm-to-table kitchen, and agricultural education for aspiring farmers, children, and the community. It runs a CSA subscription program serving more than 370 member families, an 8-month farming apprenticeship that has graduated over 65 new farmers since 2012, children's outdoor classroom programs, and a food security program donating produce to six local food pantries.

Product overview

Amber Waves Farm is a nonprofit teaching farm operating as a vertically integrated farm, market, kitchen, and community organization. The core offerings include the Farm & Market in Amagansett (main retail location), the East Hampton Farm Shop (opened 2023), a CSA subscription program with multiple share options, and the Farming Apprenticeship Program for training new farmers. Supporting services include Kids Education Programs (field trips, classes, birthday parties), a Food Security Program donating produce to food pantries, Public Access (free farm exploration), and a Farm Kitchen serving farm-to-table meals. The organization distributes 60 crops across 500+ varieties through retail markets, CSA shares, kitchen, local food pantries, and restaurants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm & Market (Amagansett)
• East Hampton Farm Shop
• CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Subscription
• Farming Apprenticeship Program
• Kids Education Programs
• Farm Kitchen & Cafe
• Birthday Parties
• Catering Services
• Wholesale Produce

Quantifiable outcome

• 94,000 servings of vegetables donated in 2025; over 25,000 pounds of produce donated annually to food pantries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mill (Food Recycler)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMill makes composting accessible for consumers and helps limit food waste at home. As a corporate donor, Mill supports Amber Waves' work by making a donation for every purchase of a Mill Food Recycler using the Amber Waves referral link.
• LDV at the Maidstone HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV at the Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton Village uses seasonal flowers grown by Amber Waves to brighten guest rooms and bring nature to dining rooms. LDV's support of local farms demonstrates their commitment to local agriculture and bringing La Dolce Vita of the East End to their patrons.
• Part WildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPart Wild, founded by Amagansett residents Mollie and Andrew, donates a portion of sales to the Amber Waves Food Security Program at co-hosted events. They also donate work wear to Amber Waves farmers.
• Springs Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner receiving over 25,000 pounds of fresh produce donations from Amber Waves. The Springs Food Pantry serves as a key distribution point for the farm's food security mission.
• Children's Museum of the East End (CMEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMEE partners with Amber Waves for children's food and farming education programs, combining museum resources with farm-based learning experiences.
• Food RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Rescue serves as the delivery partner for Amber Waves' food access program, helping deliver fresh produce to food pantries across the East End.
• East Hampton Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives weekly donations of fresh produce and prepared foods from Amber Waves to support food-insecure families in the East Hampton community.
• Montauk Food PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives regular donations of fresh produce from Amber Waves to support food-insecure families in Montauk.
• Island HarvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong Island food bank partnership for broader food access distribution across the region.
• East Hampton Senior CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives fresh produce donations from Amber Waves to support senior nutrition programs and food access for elderly community members.
• Bridge Bags (A Good Eats Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmber Waves provides fresh produce for the Bridge Bags program, which supplies groceries for a week to families in need in the East End community.
• Hamptons Community OutreachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food access partnership supporting outreach programs for food-insecure residents of the Hamptons.
• Peconic Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmber Waves leases four fields totaling approximately 35 acres from Peconic Land Trust. The Trust owns preserved agricultural land that is leased to farmers for food production.
• East Hampton TowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmber Waves leases additional fields from East Hampton Town, which has preserved agricultural land for farming use.
• Briermere FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides seasonal fruit for Amber Waves' CSA fruit add-on share. Based in Riverhead, known for their pies and fresh berries, peaches, plums, apples, and pears.
• Balsam FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner farm providing seasonal fruit for the CSA fruit add-on share. Located in Amagansett, farms approximately 200 acres of mixed vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, and grains.
• Milk Pail (Halsey Family)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides seasonal fruit for the CSA fruit add-on share. The Halsey family has been farming in Bridgehampton and Watermill for 12 generations, specializing in apple varieties.
• Panadda SourdoughminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides rotating sourdough bread for the CSA bread add-on share. Based in Sag Harbor, produces small-batch, hand-crafted sourdough loaves using regionally sourced grains from Amber Waves Farm.
• Il Buco BakeryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides rustic Italian-inspired breads for the CSA bread add-on share, featuring long fermentation and simple ingredients.
• Orwashers (Bakery)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides heritage breads for the CSA bread add-on share. New York City bakery founded in 1916 known for classic baguettes, ciabatta, and multigrain loaves.
• Mecox Bay DairyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides raw milk cow's milk cheeses for the CSA cheese add-on share. Located in Bridgehampton.
• Catapano Dairy FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides goat cheeses for the CSA cheese add-on share. Located on the North Fork of Long Island.
• Goodale FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides goat cheeses for the CSA cheese add-on share. Located on the North Fork of Long Island.
• Villa Italian SpecialtiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fresh, hand-pulled mozzarella for the CSA cheese add-on share. Located in East Hampton.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@amberwavesfarmNY
• Instagraminstagram.com/amberwavesfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amber-waves-farm-inc

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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