Green Life Farms Expands in Florida, Adds New Leadership
May 11, 2022 
Green Life Farms recently completed the purchase of a 67-acre property in Wildwood, FL, where it will construct its fourth of 13 planned greenhouses in the Southeast U.S. Located in Sumter County, FL, the Wildwood farm will further expand Green Life Farms’ market reach into central Florida, serving Orlando, Tampa, Ocala, and coastal communities.
Green Life Farms’ Wildwood location is slated to be its largest farm yet – occupying 10 acres and growing more than 6.5 million pounds of head lettuce and leafy greens each year. Construction is anticipated to begin after all permits are acquired and is expected to take approximately 14 months, with full operation slated for early 2024. The facility will use advanced hydroponic technology to grow premium leafy greens.
The property is located in an agricultural business corridor and provides easy access to major transportation routes. A global corporation specializing in citrus and other fruits is located nearby, providing potential collaboration opportunities to develop new crops. Expedited permitting, tax incentives for machinery and equipment, and workforce training programs are also available.
“We are proud to have the opportunity to introduce our fresh, flavorful greens to additional customers in Florida and beyond,” says Michael Ferree, Vice President of Green Life Farms. “The Wildwood farm will allow us to further expand on our mission to encourage people to choose food that’s good for their body, family, community, and planet by making it easy to eat clean.”
Green Life Farms currently sells leafy greens at more than 300 grocery stores, specialty markets, and restaurants across Florida and beyond, including internationally. It also sells herbs and leafy greens to a major meal-kit delivery service provider under a long-term contract.
Green Life Farms’ process combines technology with agricultural best practices to grow premium leafy greens with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Its flavorful produce is cultivated in clean, nutrient-rich oxygenated water in state-of-the-art greenhouses. Greens are harvested and packaged in a controlled environment to create the cleanest produce year-round and delivered locally to ensure premium freshness and a small carbon footprint.
Donald Grandmaison Appointed as GM of Green Life Farms’ Babcock Ranch Facility
Green Life Farms also recently named Donald Grandmaison as General Manager of the company’s Babcock Ranch facility. Grandmaison brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. Most recently, he served as Sales and Marketing Manager for BrightFarms/lef Farms Corp.
Grandmaison joins the company’s expanding team with experience in growing sales revenue, developing methods for forecasting, coordinating supply and demand, and maintaining farm fertility and greenhouse systems. Known for his analytic problem solving, adaptability, interpersonal skills, and humor, he was recognized as a “40 under 40 Rising Leader in the Food Industry” in both 2017 and 2019.
With more than 20 years of experience in greenhouse farming and a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental horticulture, Grandmaison brings a valuable combination of education and expertise to Green Life Farms. As the Sales and Marketing Manager for BrightFarms/Lef Farms Corp., he developed a comprehensive sales strategy for retail partners, coordinated supply and demand from six locations, and led quarterly strategy meetings. Prior to BrightFarms, Grandmaison served as the Program/Product Specialist for Pleasant View Gardens, where he won four “Make a Difference” awards, and General Manager of Dimond Hill Farm, where he created crop planning, harvest projections, and oversaw the day-to-day operations.
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