Nimble Farms
Nimble Farms
Indoor farming company debuts new brand; announces regional expansion
BUFFALO, NY - Nimble Farms (formerly Ellicottville Greens), a regional leader in indoor farming, is proud to unveil an exciting new brand identity and announce a major retail expansion. Through a chain-wide launch at Tops Friendly Markets, Nimble Farms introduces its new produce brand, reinforcing its mission to make fresh, local food accessible to every region and community, year-round. This bold vision is captured in their tagline: 'Locally grown, everywhere™.’
Since 2018, Nimble Farms has utilized proven controlled-environment technology to develop a distributed network of smart modular farms powered entirely by renewable energy. The company has established a solid foundation in New York State, scaling operations strategically and sustainably while remaining committed to its mission of reliably and responsibly providing customers with fresh, quality produce, all year round.
“Since our inception, we have been dedicated to providing fresh, local produce to our communities using the most effective indoor growing technologies available,” said Gabe Bialkowsi, CEO of Nimble Farms. “Today, we proudly reintroduce ourselves as Nimble Farms - an inspiring new brand identity that honors our roots while reinforcing our mission to responsibly expand access to truly local food. With demand for healthy, perishable produce higher than ever, and with ongoing challenges facing our fresh food supply, we look forward to scaling our impact both regionally and nationwide in the years to come.”
At the heart of Nimble Farms’ operations are modular, climate-controlled grow units housed in converted shipping containers. Designed to maximize productivity per square foot, each unit is equipped with energy-efficient LED lights, recirculating water and nutrient systems, and precise environmental controls. This setup optimizes inputs such as fertilizer, water, and energy, enabling year-round production of a wide variety of high-quality, pesticide-free, non-GMO crops, including living lettuces, herbs, microgreens, and mushrooms. Emphasizing its commitment to sustainability, all Nimble Farms sites are powered 100% by renewable energy sourced from local solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.
The company collaborates closely with local supermarkets, farmers' markets, schools, and hospitals across New York State and the broader Northeast region to meet the growing demand for local, perishable produce. To mark its rebrand, Nimble Farms is excited to announce a major partnership with Tops Friendly Markets: Nimble Farms' Butterhead Living Lettuce is now available in all 152 Tops locations across New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, with plans to expand product offerings in the near future.
“Tops is thrilled to partner with a locally owned and operated vertical farm, bringing our community fresh, locally grown vegetables year-round,” said Jeff Cady, Vice President of Floral and Produce for Northeast Shared Services. “This collaboration not only supports sustainable farming but ensures that our customers can enjoy the highest quality produce every season, regardless of what challenges Mother Nature may present.”
Currently operating three sites in New York State, Nimble Farms is planning further expansion throughout the region and beyond. By the end of this year, the company plans to double its sites, expanding operations in New York and Pennsylvania, with the ultimate goal of building 100 locations nationwide within the coming decade. This growth strategy underscores Nimble Farms’ commitment to responsible expanding access to fresh, healthy food, creating green jobs, and building regional food security and economic resiliency.
To learn more, visit www.nimblefarms.com and follow Nimble Farms on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @NimbleFarms.
ABOUT NIMBLE FARMS
Founded in 2018, in Ellicottville, NY, Nimble Farms is redefining smart, local, technology-enabled farming. Utilizing proven hydroponic technology housed in repurposed, climate-controlled shipping containers, their modular units can be scaled to fit any size and location, enabling efficient, year-round food production. Nimble Farms’ controlled environment features energy-efficient LED lights, recirculating water and nutrient systems, and precise temperature controls, optimizing plant growth and maximizing resource efficiency. Built for hyper-local production and delivery, Nimble Farms operates entirely on renewable energy - powered by local solar, wind, and hydroelectric sources - reinforcing their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
Nimble Farms grows hundreds of varieties of safe, pesticide-free, non-GMO crops year-round, including living lettuces, herbs (both living and cut), microgreens, and mushrooms. Nimble Farms partners closely with local supermarkets, farmers’ markets, schools, and hospitals across New York State and the broader Northeast region to meet their demand for fresh, local produce. You can find Nimble Farms’ products in Tops Friendly Markets and other local and regional chains in and around New York State.
Nimble Farms is dedicated to building a more sustainable future by tailoring each farm to the unique needs of its community, helping to drive regional economic growth and long-term sustainability. Currently operating farms in Olean and Buffalo, NY, the company plans to expand throughout NY State and PA in 2025, with plans to scale to 100 farms in the coming decade.
ABOUT GABE BIALKOWSKI
Gabe Bialkowski is the CEO and Co-Founder of Nimble Farms (formerly Ellicottville Greens), a leading sustainable container farming company based in Buffalo, NY. With a passion for innovation, Gabe is a serial entrepreneur who has consistently leveraged cutting-edge technologies to enhance industries close to his heart. After working on numerous startups, Gabe co-founded Nimble Farms in 2018, driven by his desire to give back to his hometown of Buffalo and address the need for fresh, nutritious produce year-round.
Under his visionary leadership, Nimble Farms has become a regional leader in indoor vertical farming, providing hyper-local, fresh, and affordable produce. Operating on 100% renewable energy, the company grows a variety of crops - including leafy greens, vine crops, and mushrooms - year-round without pesticides. Gabe’s dedication to strengthening local and regional food systems is at the core of Nimble Farms’ mission, and he firmly believes that deep community connections and steady growth are key to long-term success.
Gabe is passionate about reconnecting people with their food sources, ensuring that each farm contributes to the sustainability and economic development of the communities it serves. With plans to expand to 100 locations, Gabe’s commitment to making a meaningful impact on local economies and food systems remains unwavering.