While Vertical Harvest has always held a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we’ve realized that, just like with anything else, if you don’t keep something on the front burner, it will get moved to the back. DEI is too important to slide into the back burner! Key members of our team, including […]
Two of our co-founders, Nona Yehia and Caroline Croft Estay, (plus a few of our wonderful employees) were featured on the Today Show on Monday, March 8, 2021 in honor of International Women’s Day. View the clip here.
Get fresh inspiration for your kitchen creations with our 4 new Crisp Cuisine boxes. Each comes with recipe ideas and the perfect fresh mix of produce. Buy individually or purchase a 4-week subscription and try them all. Watch for a series of recipes using these products right here on the blog. 1. Taste of Tuscany […]
Caroline Croft Estay, Vertical Harvest Co-Founder and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, developed and continually evolves the company’s groundbreaking employment model, Grow Well. The blog team sat down with Caroline to learn more about Grow Well and how it’s made a difference in employee satisfaction and retention at Vertical Harvest. Let’s Dive In: Blog […]
Robin joined the Vertical Harvest team in August 2018. He started as an integrated pest management associate on the tomato floor and has worked his way up to tomato crop manager and assistant production manager. Robin embodies compassion, fun and curiosity and is a core part of Vertical Harvest’s inclusive culture, says Caroline Croft Estay, […]
Podcasts are ubiquitous nowadays. From politics, to food, to music, to social impact issues, they cover every subject under the sun. When once folks had to pay for scheduled lectures or take classes, podcasts have opened the door to getting expert advice and insights any time, anywhere. You just need a pair of headphones. […]
This feature in Fast Company highlights our expansion plans, our social impact commitment to co-locate with affordable housing across the US, and our continued commitment to providing nourishing food and jobs. Click to read article.
Daikon microgreen is our February microgreen of the month. It’s the green that adds the biggest zip to our Spicy Mix and certainly ranks near the top as a customer favorite. It may be a slight exaggeration, but it also seems that just about every piece of sushi sold in Jackson is topped with our […]
Thibaud started at Vertical Harvest three years ago as a Farm Associate in the Microgreens department. When Covid hit, he moved into a remote role as our diversity and inclusion associate, helping to facilitate trainings on workplace equity. In this new role, Thibaud has been a champion of fairness, safety, and trying new things. He […]
In an effort to maximize the freshness of Vertical Harvest products, our Microgreen team recently conducted a series of shelf life trials. Included in these first trials were some of our most popular microblends, including Citrus Blend and Spicy Mix. The goal was to: Drive quality control and develop shelf turn-over targets for our microgreen […]
Earth Month? Earth Day? Celebrate Earth all the time! We prioritize sustainability by reducing emissions, distribution mileage and waste. By purchasing Vertical Harvest produce, you are making a conscious decision to take care of the earth in more ways than one!
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#Farming #Sustainability #SustainableFarming #HydroponicFarm #LocalProduce #ReduceEmissions #Greens #Produce #VerticalFarming #EatLocal #LocallyGrown #Jackson #Maine #Farms #Agriculture #EarthDay #EarthMonth
![Earth Month? Earth Day? Celebrate Earth all the time! We prioritize sustainability by reducing emissions, distribution mileage and waste. By purchasing Vertical Harvest produce, you are making a conscious decision to take care of the earth in more ways than one!
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#Farming #Sustainability #SustainableFarming #HydroponicFarm #LocalProduce #ReduceEmissions #Greens #Produce #VerticalFarming #EatLocal #LocallyGrown #Jackson #Maine #Farms #Agriculture #EarthDay #EarthMonth](https://verticalharvestfarms.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
We sat down to talk with disability advocate, civil rights lawyer and entrepreneur, Gina Kline. Here is what we learned!
🔍What is Social Security Income?
"The Social security system was conceived during a time with great economic inequality in this country. It is part of the very important fabric of the Public Safety Net in the United States and many of the folks that are qualified for Social Security are among the most economically vulnerable Americans and have the most sort of obvious or material unmet needs in terms of healthcare as well."
🗝What are the eligibility requirements of benefits?
"The Social Security eligibility is really a means tested program. Which means that folks that folks are eligible or below a certain income threshold and also have medical needs. There`s a medical documentation part of it and a income documentation part of but on balance what it means is that you have not access to a certain level of income and you have disability needs."
💡What are the current issues that individuals face when receiving SSI benefits?
"For a while there is a low current threshold on the amount of savings that people Americans with Disabilities can have at any given time. I believe it hasn`t been updated since the 19 early 1980s so that`s how it`s not it`s not chained to the current cost of living with a disability. So, what we have is a community that is searching for viable upward mobility, meaningful work in a world in which so often people are given a Hobson`s choice between being able to save and save for a rainy day and being able to access health care and needed benefits and support from these programs."
Watch the full video on youtube linked in our bio!
[Video Description: Female with hair to the side talking to the camera with caption in the forefront that reads "What is Social Security Income?" "Read the caption!"]
#DisabilityAdvocacy #Disability #DisabilityMatters #HumanRights #CivilRights #Leaders #Farming #VerticalFarming
April is Autism Awareness month! Dr. Temple Grandin is well known for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behavior. In her book, The Autistic Brain, she presents research findings that show all different kinds of specialized thinkers. “The skills that people with autism bring to the table should be nurtured for their benefit in society” -Grandin
[Video Description: First video of green tomato plants growing inside the Vertical Harvest greenhouse with white text, and a green background "“We need the people who can build our trains and planes and internet..." Second video of a group of individuals and Temple Grandin next to the tomato plants with white text that reads "and the people who can make them run." Third video of VH employee prepping for seeding and Temple watching and quote in white above the video that reads "Studies have shown that diverse teams will outperform homogeneous teams." Fourth video of individuals tasting VH products on small plates and talking. The quote in front of the video reads "If you’ve ever attended a meeting where nothing gets solved, it may be because..." "there are too many people who think alike.” Final photo of three females taking a selfie outside and smiling.]
#AutismAwarenessMonth #Autism #TempleGrandin #VisualThinkers #Disability #DisabilityMatters #VerticalFarming #Inclusion #SpecializedThinkers #Farming
Written in the plants and stars! Incorporate your personal flavors into dishes every day in every way. Comment below what your delicious plant sign is and if our hydroponic greens match your personality. ♈︎ ♉︎ ♊︎ ♋︎ ♌︎ ♍︎ ♎︎ ♏︎ ♐︎ ♑︎ ♓︎
[Image Description: First is a galaxy photo with white text that reads" Written in the stars.. Vertical harvest Zodiac Signs, swipe to see yours!!" Second image of 10 different zodiac signs associated with an image of a microgreen, lettuce or petite green describing the characteristics of each plant as it relates to the specific zodiac sign.]
#Astrology #Zodiac #Capricorn #Aquaries #Pisces #Aries #Taurus #Gemini #Cancer #Leo #Virgo #Libra #Scorpio #Sagittarius #VerticalFarming #Stars
April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. It`s a time to recognize the talents, creativity and contributions people with autism share every day and celebrate acceptance.
VH Farm Associate, Johnny Fifles identifies with autism. When he`s not working at the farm, you can catch him hosting Jackson`s local radio show at 12pm on Thursdays, creating art, or competing in the Special Olympics. Johnny has worked at Vertical harvest since the beginning and is a farm ambassador. He has been interviewed by national media outlets and has traveled across the country to share our mission with new audiences.
[Video Description: Male with dark hair, in front of a red Vertical Harvest van with a helmet on, wearing a red T-shirt. Videos include Johnny talking about autism in front of a red Vertical Harvest van. Final video of Johnny riding away on his bike waving back to the camera]
#AustismAwarenessMonth #Autism #Inclusivity #Diversity #Farming #JacksonHole #Disability #DisabilityAwareness
March marked the four year anniversary of Jackson’s Biggest Rockstar, Tim Mclaurin, dancing on town square every weekend no matter the weather! As a Vertical Harvest Facility Associate, Tim brings his rockstar energy to work everyday. Honk if you like his dance moves driving through Jackson’s town square!
[Video Description: First image of Tim holding a sign with headphones on. Sign that reads “Honk if my dance moves make your day, God bless the USA!!” Two videos of Tim dancing under the arches in Jackson town square. Fourth video of Tim dancing in the greenhouse with hair net and green VH T-shirt. Fifth photo of Tim with a purple sign that reads “Honk if you like my dance moves.”]
#JacksonsBiggestRockstar #Farming #Dancing #JacksonWY #Groovy
We are farmers.. of course we are multitalented!
Here are some clips of our employees showing off their musical skills. And don`t miss out on a chance to see one of our employees, with a former employee, play live at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort this Saturday March, 30th at 3pm under the Tram. Follow their band @outtashorts to discover their genre-bending tunes and all the info on where to catch their shows in Teton Valley.
[Video Description: clip one of a band from above with red and purple lighting, playing a cover of What`s Up by the Four Non Blondes, second clip of a guitarist, wearing a hat and t-shirt playing to the tune of Little Wing, Jimi Hendrix, third clip of a female standing and playing the bass guitar, fourth clip of individuals sitting on a couch and one on the ground with guitars, banjos and ukulele`s.]
#Musical #Farmers #Singing #Guitar #FarmersPlayingMusic #Rock #Folk #JacksonHole #JHDreaming
Our Farm Operations team met with our incredible partners in the Netherlands. Together, we`re building the future of sustainable farming with cutting-edge technology. We are getting increasingly excited to introduce these new systems and technologies into our food and jobs movement!
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#Farmers #Agriculture #GrowingSystems #Tech #Engineering #IndoorFarming #VerticalFarming
Every Wednesday morning, the Greenhouse starts the day with a gentle yoga practice led by one of our local Yogi`s @livsears. We tune into our breath and bodies, warming up our limbs for the labor and love we put into our work. "Be Well," as a Human-centered approach in our Grow Well model, reminds us to take care of ourselves in and outside of work. Mental, physical and spiritual wellness are a part of this specialized approach to how we live and work in harmony.
[Video Description: Door opening to the break room of the Jackson Hole Greenhouse. Employees sit in chairs spread apart, stretching, facing a yoga instructor in the front of the room. Standing postures with hands above head. Final photo of the yoga instructor and employees smiling as a group with a green background and caption that reads "thank you Liv for mindful movements in our days."]
#Yoga #RestorativeYoga #ChairYoga #Farming #FarmerYoga #Mindfulness #Meditation #Breath #Stretching #Health #HealthandWellness #MorningRitual #YogaAndCoffee
Many disabled individuals rely on monthly SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits to meet basic needs. However, the current system penalizes them for marriage and employment, perpetuating poverty, loneliness, and inequity. The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act aims to raise benefit maximums, increasing the savings limit for individuals from $2,000 to $10,000 and for married couples from $3,000 to $20,000, enabling greater independence without fear of losing vital support.
This bill is in the House and Senate RIGHT NOW and we need YOUR help. Write to your state legislators or click the link in our bio Linktree to send an email.
[Video Description: Vertical Harvest Farms employees writing letters to their legislators, placing them in envelopes and stamping them.]
#SSISavingsPenaltyEliminationAct #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityMatters #LettersToLegislators #ProtectYourRights #HumanRights #Inclusion #Advocate
Growing Fresh Food & Jobs in Urban Communities.
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