Nonprofit Robotics and Software Incubators for the Future of Specialty Crops.

Reservoir Farms, the first on-farm startup incubator in California, is empowering the next wave of agricultural innovators to transform how we grow, manage, and sustain our food systems.

There are over 7,000 startup incubators worldwide, yet none combine a working test farm for specialty crops with dedicated maker spaces for robotics innovation. That’s where Reservoir Farms stands apart.

We provide state-of-the-art R&D facilities for early-stage companies, strategically located near California’s thriving agriculture and working lands.

Our facilities empower agtech startups to design, test, and validate automation, robotics, and climate-smart solutions in real-world specialty crop farm environments, bridging innovation with impact.

Reservoir Farms partners with neighboring community colleges to integrate workforce development and create career pathways for local residences.

Our Services

Research & Development Workshop

Private maker spaces dedicated to robotics projects and open community space. Each area will be secured with benches, tables, and equipment. Shop parts and supplies will be available.
Field Testing & Industry Validation

Acres of customized, pre-planted farmland for bedded crops specialized to local environment.
Grower Introduction & Customer Demonstration

Demonstration space to exhibit tech to grower network of over 2300 growers through Western Growers Association.

Coming 2025

Reservoir Farms is coming to Salinas and Merced. Each facility will focus on specialty crop local to their landscape.

Salinas Facility

Lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, strawberries, artichokes, carrots, onions, brussels sprouts, squash, zucchini, and more

Merced Facility

Almonds, pistachios, walnuts, table grapes, agave, olives, citrus, stone fruit, tomatoes, pumpkins, and more

Reservoir Farms Concept Illustration interior startup R&D Research and Development Chop shop Workshop equipment tools makerspace agriculture technology product innovation

Reservoir Farms Concept Illustration Startup Campus at night hospitality modular shipping containers

Village of modified shipping containers providing office space, hospitality areas and equipment storage

Our Partners

Supported by entities like Western Growers, UC ANR, Hartnell College, and Merced College, Reservoir Farms is a collaborative effort to advance agricultural resilience in California. Reservoir Farms will allow innovators to scale solutions in actual farming conditions, benefiting the resilience and sustainability of farming communities across the region.