Partner Highlight: Fertile Ground

In 2011, Terry Craghead helped start a small urban farm in Oklahoma City. He realized someone had to tackle the problem of organic waste going to landfills. So, with the help of some friends, he founded Fertile Ground, a worker-owned cooperative.

Fertile Ground turns waste into community wealth by collecting and repurposing compostable and recyclable materials. What began as a co-op collecting food scraps has become a leader in composting, recycling, and zero-waste services in Oklahoma City. Fertile Ground also runs a fleet of vehicles serving homes, businesses, arenas, and special events. Each year they divert millions of pounds of waste from landfills. In 2023, Fertile Ground opened a new composting facility. This move boosted its ability to handle more organic waste and helped promote a circular economy. This milestone shows years of steady growth and a strong commitment to caring for the environment. Their impact keeps growing. This is due to their community and partners who want a cleaner, greener Oklahoma.

Read more about the work Fertile Ground is doing at their website.