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.
🎥 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
🎉 It’s official — we’re starting to seed the trays here in Maine! 💥
And they`re Maine`s own @Johnny_Seeds!!
Check out Arik, Hannah, and Chris H. as they load the first seeds into trays and kick off this exciting next step in our growing journey 🌱 From hands-on training to team bonding, we’re laying the groundwork (and the greens!) for what’s to come.
#VerticalHarvest #GrowingTogether #MaineGrown #HydroponicsWithHeart
We’re live at the Slow Food in the Tetons People’s Market in Jackson, WY from 4–7pm TODAY (and most Wednesday this summer)! 🥬
Yes, we’ve got the greens: Kale Blend, Mustard Kohlrabi Mix, Red Vein + French Sorrel, and maybe even a lil Cilantro surprise if it grew up overnight. 💚
Come say hi and stock up—we’d love to see you! 🌱✨
#JacksonWY #SlowFoodTetons #FreshGreens #VerticalHarvest
🦪 Weekend Recap: From Greens to Oysters at Oyster Fest Maine!
We had a shuckin’ good time at The Maine Oyster Festival this weekend in Freeport! Even in the rain. 💚 So many great oyster companies, local chefs and makers, ocean enthusiasts, musicians, and more!! Huge thanks to @noreaster_oyster_co for highlighting some of our microgreens. They had a long line throughout the entire event!!
Together, we celebrated sustainable food systems — from the sea to the city — and had some great convos about what it means to grow local, year-round.
Overheard at the Oyster Fest...
*Westbrook resident coming up to the booth and asking if we are FINALLY ready to open and excitedly being able to share that YES, we are SO close!!
*Chatting with a new home microgreen grower and checking out great photos of her progress.
*Asking kids about their favorite vegetables and when they mentioned liking clovers chiming in that if they like that tart flavor our red sorrel will do the trick!
*"Can`t wait to see you on the shelves!"
[Image Descriptions: Image one is of Lindsay enjoying an oyster in the Vertical Harvest booth. Image two is of the Eros Oyster team shucking oysters for festival attendees. Image three is of the Nor`Easter Oyster Co banner logo outside of their booth. Image four is of two Mr Tuna hand rolls. Image five is of the Bombazine oyster team shucking oysters for festival attendees. Image six is of Maile and Lindsay in the Vertical Harvest booth. Image seven is of a shuckin` good tshirt blowing in the wind and rain.]
📸 Swipe to see some of our fave moments from the festival!
#GrowWell #LocalLove #OysterFestMaine #VerticalHarvest #NorEasterOysterCo #FarmFreshFood #InclusiveEmployment #BombazineOysters #ErosOysters Mr Tuna Maine
🌊 Shuck Yeah! We’re Headed to Oyster Fest Maine!
Vertical Harvest is popping up at The Maine Oyster Festival (@themaineoysterfestival) in Freeport June 28–29 — and trust us, we’ve been practicing our setup game! 🛠️
We’ll be teaming up with our friends at Nor’Easter Oyster Company (@noreaster_oyster_co) to celebrate all things sustainable, local, and delicious. Stop by our tent for farm-fresh greens, local flavor, and a peek into how food can fuel both community and possibility.
🦪 Freeport, ME
📍 June 28–29
💚 Come hungry, leave inspired!
Info at: https://www.visitfreeport.com/themaineoysterfestival/
#GrowWell #LocalLove #OysterFestMaine #VerticalHarvest #NorEasterOysterCo #FarmFreshFood #InclusiveEmployment
We`ll be back at the People`s Market today - come say hi to your friendly neighborhood farmers and get fresh with us!
🌈 Pride Was in Full Bloom! 🌈
Vertical Harvest had an incredible time celebrating Pride Month at the Portland, Maine Pride Parade this past weekend! We were honored to march alongside our amazing friends from @doublehouseartscollective
and @thegoodcrust , united in our shared commitment to inclusion, resilience, and community.
From the creative art sign making session to the colorful march through the streets to the joyful gathering at Deering Oaks Park, the day was filled with love, laughter, and powerful reminders of why visibility and equity matter. Pride isn’t just a moment — it’s a movement we’re proud to grow with, every day. Our community of friends in Maine is growing!!!
Also, the massive pizza art piece by The Good Crust was the hit of the parade!! Well done!!
[Image Descriptions: Images one through three are group shots before and during the parade. Images four through seven are each of two people arm in arm smiling with the Wicked Inclusive tshirts on. Image eight is of Alicia holding the large pizza and Natasha holding a Rainbowlicious sign. Image nine and ten are group shots. And image eleven is of Peter holding his Together Together sign.]
💜 A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, showed out, and helped spread the message that all people deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
🧡 Didn’t get a chance to snag our limited-edition “Wicked Inclusive” tee? There are still a few left — grab yours while supplies last! Printed with love by @littlechairprinting
👉 https://shop.verticalharvestfarms.com/collections/vertical-harvest-clothing
#WickedInclusive #PrideRecap #VerticalHarvest #PortlandPride #GrowWithUs #LGBTQ #InclusiveEmployment #LoveIsLove
🌱 We had a blast at the People’s Market in Jackson this week! 🌱
We`re thrilled to be joining @tetonslowfood at their new Local Growers Booth!
We’re currently trialing new products and growing methods—both for our next-gen farm in Maine and through our research partnership with the University of Wyoming—so offerings may vary from week to week. But if you’ve been craving our radically delicious greens, now’s your chance to swing by, say hi to your friendly neighborhood farmers, and get a taste of what’s growing. Drop by on Wednesdays, now thru Sept 24th!
💚 Bonus: Any extra greens head straight to our friends at Hole Food Rescue. So there’s zero excuse not to come get your fresh fix.
🗓️ See you at the People’s Market!
#LocalFood #JacksonWY #SlowFoodTetons #CommunityGrown #VerticalHarvest #PeoplesMarket #RadicallyFresh
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