Caroline Croft Estay

Vertical Harvest L3C is a hydroponic, vertical farming company that is dedicated to sustainable farms, food, and futures. The company is based in Jackson, WY, and is partnering with civic leaders and local developers to co-locate their farms with affordable housing, bolster local green energy efforts, keep dollars in-community longer, and reestablish people's connection to their farmers and the fresh, flavorful food they grow. The company operates on an inclusive employment model and is designed for accessibility. Vertical Harvest grows fresh food 365 days a year and operates as innovative urban models for growing fresh food while delivering substantial social impact. Vertical Harvest is expanding to a city near you, and for anyone interested in bringing Vertical Harvest to their city, they can check out some recent press, as well as a PBS documentary on Vertical Harvest called Hearts of Glass: Growing Food & Futures. The company was founded by Nona Yehia, Caroline Croft Estay, and Penny McBride, and Nona Yehia has been the CEO since incorporation.