Vertical Harvest’s new Westbrook location was profiled prominently in the Winter 2020/2021 issue of Edible Maine, a premier food publication in the state. The article focused on the importance of vertical farming in making cold climate communities more sustainable. View full article here.
If you frequented the farmers market in Jackson this past summer you probably spotted the debut of our edible flower mixes. Their popularity told us we were on to something. Vertical Harvest is now poised to go “all in” on these vibrant and flavorful beauties. We’ve greatly expanded our production capacity in the greenhouse and […]
Podcasts are a booming business nowadays, lending insight and introspection on topics far and wide. Nona Yehia, our co-founder and CEO, has been a popular guest recently on programs as diverse as The Evolving Digital Self, which explores conscientious use of technology, to Soul of a Leader, which explores leadership styles that uplift and embrace […]
Vertical Harvest is paving the way to an even more sustainable future with two recent changes: Transforming the vast majority of our produce waste into fertilizer, and Switching to 99% compostable packaging Greenhouse Waste = Fertilizer Working with WyoFarm Composting, each week we send 320 gallons of produce waste to decompose into fertilizer instead of […]
For most folks, Thanksgiving will look a little different this year — with friends and family at a (social) distance. But that doesn’t mean we can’t all celebrate. We just need to get creative. So we’re introducing the Thanksgiving Harvest Box as a new way to help you give thanks. Developed in partnership with two […]
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers 3 ounces daikon radish microgreens sesame horseradish vinaigrette Dressing 1 medium shallot 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup sesame oil 2 tablespoons fresh horseradish Instructions: Shred cucumbers and mix with daikon radish microgreens. Chop shallot and shred horseradish. Combine with other dressing ingredients. Dress salad!
Ingredients: 1 large head red cabbage, shredded 1 pound of greens 2 cups packed sunflower microgreens 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 cup toasted sunflower seeds Preparation: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Place sunflower seeds in a rectangular glass dish and place in oven to brown for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine and mix all […]
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 orange bell pepper 3 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 3 ounces chervil microgreens for egg mixture 1/2 ounces of chervil microgreens for garnish 7 large eggs 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons low-fat milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Place oven on low-broil. […]
MISO MUSHROOM INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon oil 2 lbs. button or crimini mushrooms (see notes) 3 tablespoons softened butter (vegan butter, if needed) 2 tablespoons miso paste (gluten-free, if needed) 2 garlic cloves, very finely minced 1 teaspoon sesame oil INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and […]
We were so honored that Vertical Harvest, our team of changemakers, and our CEO Nona Yehia were named a CNN Champion for Change in 2020. This award profiles 10 innovators leading the charge to a better world with new ideas and groundbreaking solutions. Click the button below to view a promotional clip, or read the […]
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
![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](https://verticalharvestfarms.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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!
[Image Descriptions: Large farming equipment; conveyer belts and systems. Image three and four are pictures of growing technology with three Vertical Harvest employees standing in front of them.]
#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
Thibaud is a disability literacy expert. Watch the full video on youtube [link in bio] to learn more about disability, forms of ableism and ways to improve your language to avoid using ableist language.
[Video Description: A Vertical Harvest employee, wearing glasses with brown, short hair, sitting in front of a green, moss wall]
#CombatAbleism #DisabilityLiteracy #Disability #DisabilityMatters #VerticalFarming #GrowWell
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