Once Upon a Farm

Calling all creative kiddos! Design our next Pouch Cooler! ?? It’s time to let your little artist shine by designing the next Once Upon a Farm pouch cooler. We will be choosing one design to bring to life! More details here: https://lnkd.in/eWhm_G2z Submissions close 11:59 PM PDT on September 30, 2024.

?? THE LIFE OF AN ORGANIC PUMPKIN ?? Fun Fact: Some of the pumpkins used in our seasonal blends this year were grown on Co-founder Jen Garner’s family farm in Oklahoma. Here’s a peek into the process (with a few steps condensed—there’s SO much more that goes into farming!). ?? STEP 1: COVER CROPS ?? Organic agriculture doesn’t use synthetic fertilizer, so instead we grow our own. Prepping for pumpkin season starts after last year’s harvest by planting a cover crop, like rye or peas. Cover crops protect add nutrients to the soil. They also help control weeds and increase biodiversity above and below ground. NOT PICTURED: Laying out drip irrigation and landscape fabric, which helps control weeds without chemicals and conserve water by limiting evaporation. ??? STEP 2: PLANT PUMPKIN SEEDS ??? In the video, you’ll see Farmer Jen and Uncle Robert using mulch hole burners to create evenly spaced holes in the fabric, in which they then plant the pumpkin seeds. ?? STEP 3: WATCH ‘EM GROW ?? Over the next few weeks—with plenty of water, air, and light—the seeds will start to sprout, and the leaves will rapidly grow into vines. ?? STEP 4: POLLINATORS ?? Once the plants start to flower, here comes a crucial* step: letting the pollinators do their thing. Bees are the most commonly known pollinators, but many other insects—and even small animals—can help pollinate plants. Organic agriculture is good for pollinators because it doesn’t use any toxic or persistent pesticides. *Without this, the flowers won’t actually produce pumpkins! ?? STEP 5: GROW, GROW, GROW ?? After pollination, the flowers will give way to little green pumpkins, which will grow larger and develop that signature orange hue over the next ~40–50 days. ?????? STEP 6: HARVEST TIME ?????? Once the pumpkins are fully matured, they’re ready to be harvested. Teamwork truly makes the dream work here! ?? STEP 7: PACK & SHIP ?? Boxes and boxes of yummy organic pumpkins are packed up and shipped to be prepped and blended into the delicious, limited-edition Farmer Jen’s Fruit & Veggie Blends.

Can you guess who from the O'Farm team is a mom? ?? Leave your guess in the comments! Hint: There is more than one mom in this video!

Join our Finance team! ?? We're looking for a Cost Accountant to analyze and manage production costs to optimize financial performance. About you ?? ?? Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management—or equivalent years of experience—required ?? Minimum of 4 years of related general accounting experience ?? Minimum of 2 years of cost accounting experience ?? High level of computer proficiency, including strong familiarity with general technology and web tools ?? A high degree of efficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Pivot tables ?? Remote - Work from anywhere in the US ?? More details & application here: https://lnkd.in/ecTtxT4P #RemoteJobs #RemoteWork #Hiring #WorkFromHome #JobAlert #FinanceJobs #AccountingJobs

Pumpkin perfection, now in a pouch! ?? Limited edition and full of fall flavor, these blends are only available through our website for the season. ?? Plus, for every pumpkin pouch purchase, we'll donate $0.25 to Save the Children* to help feed kids in food-insecure communities. ?? Discover pumpkin: https://lnkd.in/eAezbz_K *Max donation: $125,000.

Does it make sense for small businesses to launch employee resource groups? If you have less than 100 employees, it might not be a good use of resources. Once Upon a Farm instead leans on its Employee Engagement and Empowerment Committee to create programming for its people. We spoke to this great workplace about their strategy and lessons learned from creating a one-stop resource group for the organization. Here are some key takeaways: 1. Money helps — but it isn’t everything. 2. Lean on your values. 3. Stay curious. Dive into the full article to learn how Once Upon a Farm fosters a sense of belonging and makes a positive impact! ??? https://bit.ly/3Xt41kC #EmployeeResourceGroups #GreatPlaceToWork #OnceUponAFarm

POV: It's 5:00 the Friday before Labor Day ?? Don't forget your snacks at the pool (or beach) this weekend!

Once Upon a Farm is a Best Workplace winner!??? As a PBC and B Corp, we prioritize people—and that includes our very own team. From thoughtful employee benefits to fun (and productive!) team offsites to mindful email and Slack culture, our everyday operations reflect the humans behind the brand. We're honored to be recognized for this dedication—especially as a remote workplace, with team members all across the US. ?? See our spot on the list + all winners:?https://lnkd.in/dXMbCrZE

Our CEO, John Foraker, shares the story behind Once Upon a Farm’s growth from a small brand to national success. By reimagining the baby aisle and staying true to our mission, we’re making fresh, organic kids’ nutrition more accessible than ever. Check out the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3MjiaKO

We're all smiling from ear to ear today ???? Thank you, Zambezi and FIN Studios, for a great partnership and Ad Age for the feature!