Freeway-adjacent property is the largest flat farmland parcel of its kind in Northern California, expanding its existing ag-innovation tenant base
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13 January 2025
JLL named leasing agent for HIVE, 528-acre agricultural innovation and R&D hub in Sonoma, CA
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JLL announced today its appointment as the exclusive leasing agent for HIVE (Healthy, Innovative, Vibrant Ecosystem), a visionary 528-acre agricultural innovation and R&D hub by Berg Holdings at 3900 Hwy 37, Petaluma, CA. Representing the largest flat farmland parcel available in the Bay Area of Northern California, HIVE offers a platform for the development of advanced farming techniques including agricultural research and sustainable farming.
Just off the Petaluma River at the southern end of the verdant Marin/Sonoma region, HIVE is already home to pioneering tenants such as Takachar which is advancing biomass waste conversion, and Fyto, an innovator in scalable, sustainable crop production.
HIVE aims to attract more entrepreneurial companies such as:
- Ag-tech developers working on AI-enabled crop management and sustainable resource utilization.
- Traditional farmers exploring regenerative agriculture and cutting-edge technologies.
- Research and innovation teams focused on global food security and environmental solutions.
The site’s unique positioning also makes it ideal for existing farms that want to engage directly with tech developers, providing critical real-time feedback while optimizing their own operations.
According to Carlo Berg, Managing Director of Berg Holdings, “HIVE isn’t just land, it’s a platform for innovation. We have a variety of agricultural operations, each working toward economic and environmental sustainability in their own way, including award-winning chefs, farmers, engineers and people of different skill sets from all walks of life. The Bay Area is home to incredible engineering and technological talent, and California leads the world in agriculture. HIVE bridges that gap, offering a place where ideas can be tested, refined, and scaled.”
Strategically located with access to natural resources, a skilled local workforce, and proximity to the Bay Area’s venture capital ecosystem, HIVE is uniquely positioned to foster long-term innovation and success.
“We’re excited to partner with Berg on a project like HIVE,” said JLL Vice President Laura Duffy, who is leasing the property along with Managing Director Jak Churton and Vice President Jordan Lazor. “Carlo Berg has an entrepreneurial vision for HIVE that combines technology, sustainability, and agriculture in a way that leans into the Bay Area culture of innovation.”
For more information on HIVE, visit https://www.hiveinnovation-petaluma.com/
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