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Who says Pi Day has to be all about sweet treats? We are breaking the mold with this vibrant leafy green Frittata idea! It`s a delicious twist on a classic, and the perfect way to sneak in some extra veggies. 😉 Check out this recipe and celebrate #DIFFERENTLY !

Filling:
5-6 large eggs
1-1.5 cups heavy cream or half-and-half (or a dairy alternative)
4-5 cups of mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard, etc.)
1 cup of other vegetables (peas, green onions, etc.)
1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Gruyère, feta, etc.)
2-3 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: nutmeg, garlic, or other spices
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the greens:
Wash and chop the leafy greens.
Sauté the greens in a pan with a little olive oil until wilted. Drain any excess liquid.
Prepare the filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and any desired spices.
Add the cooked greens, other vegetables, and cheese to the egg mixture.
Assemble and bake:
Pour the filling into a cast iron skillet
Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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The most brilliant solutions come from embracing our differences...

Vertical Harvest had the great pleasure of working with Author Robert Ludke, presenting key insights and case studies from our inclusive workplace model (Grow Well, if you haven`t heard ;-)

You can purchase "Case Studies in Disability-Driven Innovation: A Better Future Through an Inclusive Economy" on Amazon or ask your local bookseller to order it for you!

"This book is a roadmap for how we can combine our many skills and collective brainpower to solve some of the world`s most challenging problems today – poverty, climate change, resource scarcity – to name just a few.

To be clear, disability-driven innovation is not about imposing one’s values on others.

This is not about telling people who to hire. It is not about quotas. And it is most certainly not about treating disability as a charity. Disability-driven innovation is about bringing together our unique talents in a way that creates long-term value for companies, investors, and, ultimately, every one of us.

We need to focus on maximizing our talents, and not dismissing people and what they bring to the table. "
- Robert Ludke

Couldn`t have said it better ourselves! Grab a copy today!

#Diversity #Inclusion #WorkplaceInclusion #GrowWell #Inclusivity #Disability #Research #CaseStudies #People

It is National Employee Appreciation Month!! We are shouting out this rock star team of VH employees who hosted two Ready Set Grow learning sessions geared towards job seekers in Maine with disabilities who are new to the workforce or new to farming. We held our events at the CareerCenter in Portland, Maine. Big thanks!! And a huge thanks to Liz from the Vocational Rehabilitation who joined us and followed up each session sharing information about how to get connected to jobs in Maine and how to receive support during that process. The room was packed two days in a row with job seekers excited about meaningful job opportunities at Vertical Harvest Maine!!

[Image Description: Image one is of Caroline and Nikki and Mycah speaking and sharing information with the group.]

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This week, our Westbrook, Maine farm welcomes Nikki Thompson, Grow Well Coordinator, and Mycah Miller, Farm Associate and Brand Ambassador, from our Jackson, Wyoming location. We`re honored to have employees who identify with disabilities join this visit, sharing their invaluable insights as farm workers with lived experience of accessibility challenges. Their contributions will be essential as we continue to build a more inclusive and accessible agricultural environment.

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