Jennifer Garner's Roots: Oklahoma Farm Inspires Business

Jennifer Garner's family connection to farming runs deep, tracing back to 1936 when her great-grandparents acquired a farm in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. During the Great Depression, despite lacking modern conveniences like electricity and running water, the family thrived by raising crops and livestock. This legacy, maintained through generations, continues to inspire Garner's work.

In 2017, Garner became co-founder and brand officer of Once Upon a Farm, an organic baby and children's food company. The farm's traditional practices have directly influenced some of the company's recipes, aiming to connect children with agriculture early on. Garner's uncle, Robert, still resides on and manages the farm, preserving its stories and operations.

Garner also extends her passion for fresh food to other ventures, including a children's clothing line inspired by Once Upon a Farm's ingredients. She frequently hears from parents who trust her brand for nutritious options, a testament to her commitment to improving children's nutrition. Her own upbringing, where her mother prioritized garden-fresh meals, shaped her approach to raising her children, who now participate in gardening, chicken-raising, and beekeeping at their Los Angeles home.