Gales Meadow Farm

Vendor

Washington County, OR 97116

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Gales Meadow Farm

Vendor

About

We grow organic vegetables and herbs (more than 300 varieties) including many heirlooms. We sell at farmers’ markets and to restaurants.
Here is our farm’s mission statement: “Take care of the land, grow good food and sell it to satisfied customers, and provide opportunities for new farmers.” Some of our commitments at the farm include: 1) maintaining and improving biodiversity, 2) soil and water conservation practices, 3) preservation and promotion of heirloom varieties, 4) identification of the most flavorful and successful vegetable varieties for our region, 5) support and improvement of our local food system, and 6) education of our farm crew, students from preschool to university level, our customers, and the public, 7) participation in University-based research including dry farming, the Northern Organic Vegetable Improvement Coalition (NOVIC) and the Culinary Breeding Network. We are active members of Slow Food.

Certifications

USDA Organic

Production Practices

We select our varieties for the best flavor and other culinary values. We build the soil by using organic amendments, cover cropping and crop rotation. About half of our acreage is devoted to habitat for our wild neighbors, including predators, birds, insects, woodland and other native plants, and the rich but mostly unseen life of the soil.

Location

Forest Grove, OR

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