Growcer Acquires Freight Farms, Opening a New Chapter for Modular Farming
Ottawa, ON — Freight Farms, a pioneer in containerized farming technology, has found a new home with Growcer, the Canadian agritech company that has been enabling year-round, hyper-local food production across North America for more than a decade.
The acquisition follows Freight Farms’ bankruptcy filing in April 2025, which left its global community of farmers facing uncertainty about the future of their operations. On July 28, Growcer acquired the company’s assets, committing to preserve Freight Farms’ legacy while charting a stronger future for its growers.
Supporting Farmers Through Transition
Since the bankruptcy announcement, Growcer has stepped in to ensure that farmers relying on Freight Farms’ systems can continue growing food for their local communities. Farmhand, Freight Farms’ software platform, remains active and uninterrupted, with subscriptions renewing as usual. Spare parts are being inventoried and redistributed, while Growcer has taken over some supplier relationships to secure new stock.
Farmers also now have access to comprehensive support through ongoing support packages or a la carte support options. Dave Harris, former Director of Crop Research and Development at Freight Farms, has joined Growcer as its new Head of Freight Farmer Success. Farmers can confidently access support from a seasoned expert for everything from onboarding to troubleshooting, while Growcer actively invests in developing more support resources for the future.
Farms and Products Continue
Freight Farms models, including the Greenery, will continue to be offered, alongside Growcer’s flagship Osiris farm. Customers can purchase directly or access farms for $3,000 USD/month through the Growcer Fund—a farm-as-a-service model that reduces upfront costs up to 75% and includes installation, maintenance, and premium support without capital purchase requirements.
Freight Farms customers also gain access to Growcer's full suite of equipment solutions: the Farm Hub for streamlined operation and expanded capabilities; modular food storage solutions including cold storage and root cellars; and custom farm configurations for educational and accessibility applications.
The Farmhand Shop has relaunched for replacement parts and consumables, while planning, training and installation services remain available through Growcer's support channels.
A Shared Mission for Resilient Food Systems
"Freight Farms' closure affected hundreds of growers who feed their communities," said Corey Ellis, CEO and cofounder of Growcer. "We saw an opportunity to provide stability for farmers and local food systems."
Together, Growcer and Freight Farms bring over 20 years of combined experience in modular and vertical farming innovation. Under Growcer's stewardship, Freight Farms continues operating under its name while gaining resources to strengthen its global farming community.
Looking Ahead
Operations continue uninterrupted with expanding support. The acquisition prioritizes long-term resilience and empowers communities with technology to build stronger local food systems.