Fertile Ground Cooperative

Check out the Mollie Spencer Farm event, Coffee and Conversation. Our very own Terry Craghead will be speaking about composting! It's a free event, just RSVP on their website. https://lnkd.in/gJh4ut6c

We are on a mission to make compost mainstream. In order to make this happen we want to empower our existing community members to promote composting practices. This will help to grow Fertile Ground’s network of customers and supporters. Good people know good people, so through personal connections and creative outreach, this program will: - Increase Residential Compost Pick-up Service sign-ups to reduce waste sent to landfills. - Raise awareness about the benefits of composting and using compost. - Build a supportive community of Oklahomans working together for the local environment. - Recognize and incentivize Street Team Members for their efforts with rewards. You might be wondering “What sort of rewards?” 2 Referrals = $20 Fertile Ground service credit + Gary (raccoon) Vinyl Sticker 4 Referrals = $40 Fertile Ground service credit + Bumper Sticker 6 Referrals = $60 Fertile Ground service credit + Fertile Ground Hat (new design) 8 Referrals = $80 Fertile Ground service credit + Fertile Ground T-Shirt (new design) 10 Referrals = $100 Fertile Ground service credit + 1 cubic yard of compost 12 Referrals = $120 Fertile Ground service credit + 1 year of free residential Sounds pretty cool, right? Sign-up to participate, https://lnkd.in/gxVCqfD5 #FertileGround?#foodscraps?#compost

?? Composting at Work: A Simple Change, Big Impact! ?? At Fertile Ground, we're passionate about helping businesses start composting and see firsthand how it transforms workplaces! Composting in the office goes beyond just reducing waste—it’s a step toward building a positive, engaged, and environmentally responsible culture. ? Boost Employee Morale: Employees feel proud to work in a company that cares about its environmental footprint. It’s amazing how a simple composting system can foster team pride and encourage everyone to contribute toward a sustainable goal. ?? Engage with Eco-Conscious Customers: More than ever, customers notice and appreciate businesses committed to green initiatives. When your company composts, you’re showing a clear commitment to sustainability that resonates with eco-conscious clients and customers. ?? Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Every composted coffee ground, food scrap, and paper towel makes a difference! By diverting organic waste from the landfill, you help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to healthier soil in our community. Join the growing number of companies choosing composting to make a meaningful difference in their workplace and beyond. Reach out to Fertile Ground to start composting at work and be part of a movement towards a greener future! #SustainableBusiness #CompostingAtWork #EmployeeEngagement #EcoFriendly #CustomerEngagement #FertileGround #GoingGreen #AmericaRecycles #WorkplaceCulture #ZeroWaste

My #Oklahoma Diaries - Chapter Fertile Ground ?? Embracing Sustainability in Oklahoma ?? During my time in Oklahoma, I had the privilege of exploring sustainable practices firsthand. One highlight was visiting Fertile Ground Cooperative, a worker-owned compost facility dedicated to reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly solutions. Guided by Ofelia Ochoa, my host for the day, I gained insights into their meticulous composting process and innovative approaches like eco-friendly dishware for events. Additionally, we visited Paseo to collect and recycle materials left after "The Art Festival". This experience underscored the importance of community involvement in sustainable efforts. Ofelia's passion for sustainability and community engagement was truly inspiring. Fertile Ground's commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment left a lasting impression on me. I'm grateful for these eye-opening experiences and look forward to integrating these learnings into my work and daily life. #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #CommunityEngagement #OklahomaAdventures #FertileGround

LAST DAY to vote on where the Food Scrap Drop-Off sites will be located! Visit fertilegroundok.coop to cast your vote!!! #foodscrapdropoff #foodisnttrash #fertilegroundok #communitycompost

Our Silver Star Community Team has been hard at work building beautiful butterfly gardens for the SunHive organization in Norman, OK. SunHive is a non-profit organization providing further education and enrichment for disabled young adults. A huge thank you to our Project Manager, Trish Morris, for taking the lead on this project and making it a reality. Your dedication and leadership are truly inspiring! We also want to express our gratitude to Fertile Ground Cooperative, Native Plants Nursery, Lion Salon and Spa, and LDT Commercial and Residential Landscaping, for their incredible support and contributions. #community

FOOD ISN'T TRASH!!! We are launching 20 COMMUNITY FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF sites in Central Oklahoma. This is your chance to vote on where these sites will be located! WHAT is composting? Composting is the controlled decay of organic materials, like food scraps. The goal is to create compost, a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling soil amendment that adds nutrients to the soil. WHY is composting important? By adding your food scraps to the drop-off bin, you are reducing waste, cutting methane emissions from landfills, improving our soil, lessening soil erosion, and conserving water if you choose to add completed compost to your yard or garden, which we recommend. WHO can use these drop-off sites? These Community Food Scrap Drop-Off Sites will be open to the public for FREE for the next two years. All you have to do is scan the QR code on the sign at your drop-off location, watch a short video about what can and cannot go in the bin, take a short quiz to check your understanding, and then you will receive a combination code to open the bin (you only need to do this once). WHEN will we be able to use the drop-off sites? The goal is to start collection in September, but you have only until July 12 to vote for drop-off site locations. If you have any questions about the pilot program, you can contact [email protected]. Share this post to spread the word about this FREE pilot program! Cast your vote at https://lnkd.in/ggk4MH8s

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Hello! Want an easy way to compost your veggie and fruit scraps? We’re launching 20 COMMUNITY DROP-OFF sites in Central Oklahoma. This is your chance to vote on where these sites will be located! Share this post to spread the word about this FREE pilot program!!! You can cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/ggk4MH8s #compost #foodscraps #community

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK!!! We’re so excited to be having a week of compost activities for you all! You can RSVP at any time! What is International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)? “International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is to work together to raise public awareness on why we all should be composting our organics and using compost to create healthier soil.” OCASA has put together events all week long to give everyone the opportunity to learn about composting. So, how can you partake in celebrating? Easy, sign up for one of our events happening next week. Almost all of them are FREE!!!! Or low cost. 1. Lunch & Learn @okrecycling - OKRA (pizza will be provided for in-person participants) FREE 2. Presentation by Mordikai Hornpetrie, Composting Manager at @fertilegroundok FREE 3. Vermi-composting workshop at the Downtown OKC @metrolibraryok System and a movie screening of “Kiss the Ground” FREE 4. Watch “Common Ground” screening @rodeocinema Stockyards ($10 for regular ticket, $5 for OCASA members) 5. Meet other compost enthusiast at our Social Hour @sailorandthedock (Cost of your drinks, lol) 6. Come to our Compost Festival @scissortailpark ! FREE You can see the dates/times for each event and RSVP on our website https://lnkd.in/geA7vBcr We hope to see you there, and please share this post! #icaw2024 #internationalcompostawarenessweek2024 #compost