Raccoon Creek Farms, LLC

Employee size

2-10

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Granville, OH

Founded

2017

Family-owned and operated in Granville, Ohio, Raccoon Creek Farms grows native-species trees and shrubs in its greenhouse for local planting and reforestation projects. The farm uses a passive-solar greenhouse, solar power, geothermal temperature control and integrated pest management to raise plants with carefully sourced, non-GMO seed and cuttings. Licensed as an Ohio tree nursery since 2023, it also hosts students and community members to share sustainable growing practices.

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