🌈 July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate visibility, advocacy, and the many ways disability is a powerful and vital part of human diversity.
To honor the month, our own Lindsay sat down with two incredible members of the Vertical Harvest team: Johnny Fifles @jfifles (9 years strong!), and Thibaud Sanchez, proud neurodivergent advocate (7 years with VH!) @thijack1.
💬 Thibaud shared:
“Disability pride means I embrace my autism and embrace myself and others that have different disabilities and all marginalized groups.”
💬 Johnny added:
“To me, disability pride means solidarity with neurodivergents.”
Their conversation touched on everything from bias and belonging, to showing up as your full self without people-pleasing.
🌱 Final words of wisdom:
“Disability is a fact of life—it’s just one dimension of a human being.”
“Just try to be yourself.”
🎬 And we’re keeping the conversation going: We’re proud to celebrate the premiere of Ride Ahead, a new documentary produced by and profiling disabled individuals. rideaheadfilm.com
🙏 Big thanks to Johnny and Thibaud for the reminder that pride comes from authenticity, resilience, and radical acceptance.
Let us know: What does disability pride mean to you? Share in the comments!
#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityIsDiversity #NeurodivergentVoices #VerticalHarvest #InclusionInAction #HumansOfVH #GrowWithUs #RideAheadFilm
🚨 We’re proud to share that Vertical Harvest is featured in CRISP Manufacturing™—a groundbreaking new book by Dr. Gunter Beitinger, SVP of Manufacturing, Siemens Digital Industries! siemens
CRISP stands for Connected, Robust & Resilient, Intelligent, Sustainable, and People-Centric—a framework that defines the future of manufacturing. Our Westbrook, Maine greenhouse was built from the ground up to embody these very principles. From cutting-edge hydroponics and real-time data analytics to inclusive hiring and local food access, Vertical Harvest is proof that farming can be smart, sustainable and deeply human.
As Dr. Beitinger writes, we’re living through a “pivotal moment”—a time of global disruption and transformation where industries must lead with clarity and embrace complexity. We couldn’t agree more.
“Scaling vertical farming profitably isn’t just about stacking plants indoors,” says Arik Griffin, our Director of Farm Systems & Technology. “It’s about leveraging intelligent automation and analytics to push the boundaries of what’s possible in agriculture.”
📗 The CRISP Manufacturing™ series explores how resilient, tech-forward systems like ours are setting new standards for long-term prosperity. We’re honored to be part of this global conversation.
https://www.crisp-books.com/files/public/downloads/crispvol1readingsample/flipbook.pdf
#VerticalHarvest #CRISPManufacturing #SustainableFarming #AgTech #InclusiveInnovation #SmartManufacturing #FoodFutures #PeoplePlanetProduce
🎉 The energy was electric!
Arik Griffin, Chief of Farm Systems at Vertical Harvest, reflects on his recent visit to our new Maine farm—where, for the first time, the whole team was together and the systems were up and running. 🌱⚙️💚
After years of design, testing, and teamwork from afar, it was an unforgettable moment to see it all in motion—people, technology, and purpose aligned under one roof.
Let’s grow, Maine! 🚀
#VerticalHarvest #FarmLaunch #Hydroponics #InclusiveEmployment #GrowingInMaine #FarmTech #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #FoodWithImpact
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We just dropped the first in a new series of behind-the-scenes videos—exclusively for you. 🎥 In this debut episode, Seeding the Future, Ally Gilman sits down with Arik Griffin to talk about how we’re “flipping the switch” at our new Maine farm.
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We’re headed back to the Slow Food in the Tetons People’s Market this week—catch us Wednesday from 4–7pm! 🥬🌸
We’ll be bringing more of your favorite greens (yes, Bitty Bang is back 👀) and maybe a few surprises too. Come stock up, say hi, and soak up the summer vibes!
#JacksonWY #SlowFoodTetons #VerticalHarvest #FarmFresh
🎥 Intentional every step of the way!
Arik Griffin, Chief of Farm Systems at Vertical Harvest, shares how our Maine farm was thoughtfully designed from the ground up. 🧠⚙️
From testing automation and building prototypes to refining growing techniques in Jackson, WY—we took the time to get it right. We studied what was working (and what wasn’t) across the industry, and brought those insights into our plans.
Because growing food for the future means growing smarter. 🌱
#VerticalHarvest #ControlledEnvironmentAg #Hydroponics #FarmTech #SmartFarming #GrowingInMaine #SustainableAg #FoodForTheFuture
🌱 From the ground up, we`re growing something different — and our friend Maile is all in. 💚 @mailebuker
Join Maile in supporting Sponsor a Tray, a new program from Vertical Harvest that invites you to power our farm’s impact — one tray at a time.
Each tray is a tiny engine of good: growing fresh food, creating inclusive jobs, and feeding our Maine neighbors. For $250, you can sponsor one too — and even give it a name (Maile’s is “Maile’s Green Toboggan").
This is what a homegrown food system looks like: sustainable, local, and rooted in community. Let’s keep it growing — together.
🔗 Link in bio to sponsor a tray today.
#SponsorATray #LetsFly #GrowWithUs #VerticalHarvest #MaineMade #FoodWithImpact
🎥 Big day in Maine! Arik Griffin, Chief of Farm Systems for Vertical Harvest, walks us through the very first seeds being planted at our new farm—and the smart automation making it all happen. 🌱🤖
From loading trays to perfectly spaced planting, this is where innovation meets impact.
We’re officially growing in Maine—and just getting started. 💚
#VerticalHarvest #SmartFarming #Hydroponics #UrbanAg #GrowingInMaine #InclusiveEmployment #LocalFood #FarmingFuture
🍎 Big love to the Westbrook Lunch Program for serving up free lunches for kids all summer long! 🙌
Vertical Harvest’s own Lindsay stopped by to volunteer (and she’ll be there every Wednesday, too!)—and got to team up with fellow community champ, Sylvia. 💚
Catch the crew every weekday from 12–1 PM at Westbrook Common, now through August 15. Good food, good vibes, and great neighbors. 🥪✨ @downtownwestbrook @fullplatesfullpotential
#VerticalHarvest #WestbrookLunchProgram #CommunityFirst #FoodForAll #GrowingTogether #MaineFamilies #SummerInWestbrook #VolunteerLove
🎇 Hope everyone’s having a joyful 4th of July!
We kicked things off early with a very Vertical Harvest BBQ—complete with fresh greens, community vibes, nonstop laughter… and yes, an extremely cute puppy. 🐶💚🥗
From sunny picnic tables to trays full of flavor, our team knows how to throw down in style (and with salad tongs). Much love to our VH fam—we’re grateful for you every day.
Just a reminder: no BBQ is complete without a fresh, crispy side salad. 🥬😉
#FourthOfJuly #VHFamily #GrowWithUs #GreensOnTheSide #CuteDogAlert
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