Edible Garden Announces Prairie Hills Facility
July 24, 2025 
Greens growing in an indoor farm. | Photo courtesy of Unsplash
Edible Garden, a producer of organic herbs and leafy greens, announced Edible Garden Prairie Hills, a 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa, on July 23. Secured through the company’s previously acquired assets from NaturalShrimp Farms Inc., the facility will play a key role in supporting Edible Garden’s expansion across multiple business lines, including increased production, research and development, and enhanced distribution capabilities.
The facility features aquaculture infrastructure, laboratories, and climate-controlled growing environments. Edible Garden plans to leverage these assets to expand herb production, accelerate clean-label nutraceutical development, and conduct aquaculture R&D utilizing patented water treatment technologies included in the acquisition.
Edible Garden Prairie Hills will also serve as a strategic warehousing and distribution hub to enhance fulfillment efficiency throughout the Midwest. These innovations aim to strengthen agricultural sustainability and operational efficiency, complementing Edible Garden’s ongoing collaborations with organizations such as the EPA, FDA, NJIT, and the Brisea Group.
“The launch of Edible Garden-Prairie Hills marks a pivotal step in our mission to reshape sustainable food production,” says Jim Kras, CEO of Edible Garden. “This expansion strengthens our vertically integrated model and provides a high-tech platform to expand our herb and nutraceutical lines, pilot next-generation aquaculture technologies, and reinforce our commitment to Zero-Waste Inspired farming. Importantly, it positions us to better serve our network of over 5,000 retail locations across the U.S. with greater efficiency, while driving forward innovation in a cost-effective, environmentally responsible manner.”
