Working at Vital Farms

Since 2007, Austin, TX-based Vital Farms has been bringing ethically produced food to the table. Partnering with more than 200 family farms across the country, they produce pasture-raised eggs and butter, and ghee, and distribute it nationwide.

Vital Farms was founded on the idea that commercial farming didn't have to work like it always had; with the farmers and corporations reaping the benefits while the land and animals suffered. Their conscious and ethical business model set them up for success and today, the company is thriving. They have even expanded from the one location in Austin, to another location in Springfield, MO. They are creating great products, the right way.

Conscious Capitalism

Doing Things the Right Way

Everything that Vital Farms does, revolves around animal welfare and is rooted in Conscious Capitalism. Through the different chains of supply and exposure to the product, Vital Farms follows these values dogmatically.

Those different links in the chain are:

The Farmers: These farmers put animal welfare at the heart of the operation

"Girls on the Grass": These are the pasture-raised cows and chickens. They are given a year-round outdoor lifestyle

Crew Members: An empowered and supportive crew committed to the mission

Consumers: Trusting their consumers to show the industry that ethics matter

Vendors: Maintaining strong relationships with vendors that help bring the product to the passionate consumers

Community: Supporting working families and community initiatives all across the Pasture-belt

Environment: Being conscious stewards of nature. No pesticides or herbicides here. They also practice pasture rotation to protect the health of the land

Stockholders: Investors that believe in the model, so always working to reward them for that

On working for a company with such strong, guiding values, Jamie, a Grower Support Manager, said, "I love working for a company with a strong mission that I believe in. It is so fulfilling to be apart of a company with such a unique product that influences the market in a positive way."

The Farmhands

People Used to Egg-celence

The people of Vital Farms are mission-minded people who like to set big goals and then exceed expectations. Erin, a Foodservice & Distribution Manager had this to say about the people who she works with at Vital Farms: "I'm surrounded by incredibly intelligent and creative folks who all believe in our mission, who work collaboratively to meet our goals, and who take the time to laugh together so coming to work every day is genuinely fun."

Vital Farms people are also people whose values align with the company. They are people that aren't ok with non-sustainable farming practices. Vital Farms employees shoulder the responsibility of changing the perception around how farming has been done in the past and how it can be better for everyone. They may be some treehuggers, but first and foremost they are go-getters and problem solvers.

The Culture at Vital Farms

Saving the Planet and Having a Clucking Good Time Doing It

At Vital Farms, the company culture and its values go hand in hand. It is a place where passionate people come together to work toward a common goal. The workplace is dynamic and fast-paced, and there is always room to grow.

Shep, a Brand Manager, said that one thing he has liked most about Vital Farms is that he feels like he is given the support to learn and develop without any constraints. "We are truly an organization where you can forge your own path. You will not be given a detailed plan on how to do your job, rather you will be empowered to bring your unique skill set into the mix of talented people, speak up for what you believe, learn on the fly and make things happen as the brand and company grow. This is a place where confident, passionate professionals who want to be part of building an ethical brand thrive."

And the company culture spans across all of the farms that they partner with, as well. Matt, a farmer with Vital, said, "There is very much a family feel in the Vital Farms community with the other farmers. We have our meetings, we get together, it's great to be able to talk to other farmers about any questions that I've got."

The Benefits at Vital Farms

I'll Have the Eggs Benefits, Please

Some of the benefits Vital Farm offers its employees are:

Comprehensive health, vision, dental coverage

401k with matching

Performance bonuses

Maternity/Paternity leave

PTO and vacation

Great job training

Some other awesome perks are the offices are pet-friendly and there is free parking located at them. There are weekly lunches provided and the kitchens are always stocked. The dress code is casual and Vital Farms is big on getting their employees neat and stylish tee shirts, so they can flaunt their company anywhere they go. Vital also rewards its employees for achieving fitness goals through a wellness incentive program.

Another great benefit is that employees get free butter, ghee, and eggs on a quarterly basis. Vital wants to keep you as well-fed on healthy goods as they keep their girls.