Key Takeaways
- Auction of Vertical Farming Assets: Rosen Systems will auction off state-of-the-art indoor farming equipment from the former Bowery Farming facility.
- High-Tech Farming Equipment Available: Items include pallet structures with conveyors, LED lighting, water filtration systems, and packaging equipment.
- End of Bowery Farming Operations: Bowery Farming, once the largest vertical farming company in the U.S., ceased operations by the end of 2024.
- Inspection & Auction Details: The auction will take place online in March 2025, with an inspection window on March 24, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
- Opportunity for Buyers: The sale includes new, unused smart farm equipment from Bowery’s planned Texas expansion that was never deployed.
Rosen Systems to Conduct Auction for Bowery Farming’s Vertical Farming Equipment
Rosen Systems has announced an upcoming auction for assets previously owned by Bowery Farming. The auction will include state-of-the-art vertical farming equipment, offering a rare opportunity for industry professionals to acquire high-tech agricultural assets.
Bowery Farming’s Rise and Closure
Founded in 2015, Bowery Farming aimed to revolutionize urban agriculture by creating smart farms in major cities. The company developed BoweryOS, a proprietary automated farming system that controlled indoor environments to optimize plant growth. By 2022, Bowery Farming announced an expansion into Arlington, Texas, but faced financial delays, leading to layoffs and eventually the termination of its agreement with the city in December 2023.
By the end of 2024, Bowery Farming—formerly the largest vertical farming company in the U.S.—ceased operations. The equipment set for auction includes new, unused farming systems that had been purchased for the planned Texas facility but were never implemented.
Auction Details Organized By Rosen Systems
Auction Date: March 2025
Inspection Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 (10 AM – 3 PM CT)
Location: 17101 S Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76001
Sale Closes: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10 AM CT
Auction Information: Visit Rosen Systems
Equipment Available for Auction
The sale features a range of high-tech vertical farming equipment, including:
- Pallet structures with built-in conveyors and integrated LED lighting.
- Automated water distribution, filtration, and recycling systems.
- Smart farm control technology.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Additional smart farm infrastructure.
Opportunity for Indoor Farming and AgTech Industry
The auction presents a unique opportunity for vertical farmers, controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) specialists, and agribusiness investors to acquire cutting-edge farming technology at competitive prices. With new, unused equipment available, the sale provides buyers a chance to expand or modernize their operations without the cost of newly manufactured systems.
Industry professionals looking to capitalize on advanced smart farming solutions can attend the March 24 inspection event to evaluate the available assets firsthand.
For further details, visit: Rosen Systems Auction Page
