Reservoir Farms says 20+ startups are now paying to test agtech on its farms
DynamicWebPaige · x · 2026-07-26
The post says Reservoir Farms has moved from setup to traction: more than 20 startups are now paying to build and test on its farms after openings in Salinas and Sonoma County.
The thread frames the work around three shifts:
- Physics replacing chemicals: UV light and electricity are used where possible.
- AI reducing chemicals: systems learn first, then spray more selectively.
- Robotics handling hard-to-fill labor: machines take on the jobs people don’t want or can’t be hired for.
It also notes a strategic renewal with Western Growers and deeper ties with UC Davis, WSU-IAREC, Stanford Doerr, Cornell, the University of Arizona/Yuma Center, and UCANR. The farms are being positioned as a live testbed for agtech startups and biologicals trials.
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