Bowery Farming’s CEA Facility Up for Auction
Photo: Bowery Farming
SecondBloom, in partnership with M. Davis Group, will conduct the complete liquidation of Bowery Farming’s $70 million vertical farming facility in Locust Grove, Ga. The 200,000 square-foot operation represents one of the largest vertical farming liquidations in industry history, featuring more than $32 million in brand-new, never-commissioned equipment.
This liquidation event presents a rare opportunity for agricultural operations, research facilities, and equipment integrators to acquire cutting-edge vertical farming technology at substantial discounts. All equipment was professionally installed, tested for functionality, and remains in pristine, new condition—ready for immediate deployment or integration into existing operations.
“This facility represents the pinnacle of vertical farming technology—a $70 million investment in fully integrated systems that have never been used,” says Chris Lange, president of SecondBloom Auctions.
Liquidation Sale and Premium Access
- Exclusive Preview Days: Nov. 17–18, 2025 (On-site inspection for SecondBloom Premium Members)
- Online Sale Period: Opens early November, closes Nov. 21, 2025
- Equipment Removal: Dec. 1–18, 2025 (FOB Locust Grove, Ga.)
- Premium Membership: Join at secondbloomauctions.com/premium for priority access
Equipment Categories
Automation and Material Handling: Logiqs AS/RS carrier systems (original contract value over $5 million), FlexSpace high-density racking systems with integrated bay controllers ($4+ million system), H2O Engineering water treatment skids, and comprehensive industrial wiring infrastructure.
Precision Irrigation and Fertigation: Stolze automated fertigation and CIP (clean-in-place) systems (original contract over $2 million), ozone and filtration systems (over $1 million), Keyence ultrasonic flow sensors, Tonhe automated valve assemblies, and Hydrovar variable frequency pump systems.
Advanced Lighting and Climate Control: Brand-new Fluence by Signify RAZR spectrum LED fixtures with integrated DC/AC power distribution (original package over $3 million), Nussun high-efficiency circulation fans, DuctSox fabric air distribution systems, and several 130 ton Daikin rooftop HVAC units.
Control Systems and Software: Environmental control PLCs, Sienna/K-Well integrated bay controllers and sensor hubs, enterprise-grade Meraki and Fortinet networking infrastructure, and Ignition SCADA platform.
Processing and Packaging Line: Tri-Mach stainless steel conveyor systems, Urbinati precision seeders, TTA automated transplanters, Proseal tray sealing equipment, and TOMRA advanced optical sorting technology.
Facility Infrastructure: Custom stainless steel fabrication, walk-in cold storage rooms, complete Poppin office furniture systems, and Hendricksen commercial lounge furnishings.
Important Information for Buyers
- Buyer Premium: 18% on all lots
- Removal: MEI Industrial Solutions will provide on-site rigging services
For more information and to partake in online bidding, go here: https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/m-davis-second/catalogue-id-m-davis-second10000.