Upcycling resources
Minimizing landfill burden by repurposing unused organic matter before it becomes waste.
About Uptake Farms
From Nigeria to Sonoma
Founder
Vincent Ajayi built the model through practice
Before establishing Uptake Farms in Sonoma County, California, Vincent Ajayi ran a self-sustaining Black Soldier Fly farm in Nigeria.
Through that experience, he saw how Black Soldier Fly larvae can rapidly break down organic waste, reducing odor, bacteria, greenhouse gas emissions, and the pressure placed on landfills.
Uptake Farms brings that knowledge to the United States with a practical focus: upcycle pre-consumed ingredients that would otherwise be discarded and turn them into nutrient-rich animal feed and insect frass.
Founder
Vincent Ajayi
Base
Sonoma County, California
Mission
Cleaner waste streams, stronger agricultural inputs
Sustainable production
Developing high-quality animal feed and soil amendments from circular systems.
Environmental impact
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular agricultural practices.