Simply Sol
Farmer
About
Simply Sol is a BIPOC owned and operated hemp, medicinal herb and produce farm committed to cultivating medicines naturally and regeneratively for our community and beyond. We understand the importance of accessible medicines and have found that when in harmony with the environment, allies to health are all around us. Our experience has shown us that high quality healing crops can only be grown in an environment of balance, vitality and respect for the full circle of contributors large and microscopic. Another of our goals is to attempt to address the severe inequalities and inequities in the cannabis and farming industry in Oregon (and the wider U.S.) via providing a safe educational space for BIPOC folks and more, ultimately providing the direct experience based knowledge required for successful farming. Our farm currently grows on 6+ acres of the 25 acre property we own/steward outside of Southeast Portland in Molalla.
Programs and Partners
Production Practices
Use Only Organic Materials Integrated Pest Management Perennial Crops Holistic Management Cover Crops Permaculture Design Non Gmo Low Till Uncultivated Landscape Management Thermal Composting Polyculture Design Crop Rotation
We farm regeneratively and naturally, utilizing a mix of all of these practices to facilitate a thriving landscape, crop and future. Our plan is to apply for several certifications this year including Certified Naturally Grown, Sun and Earth Certified and Oregon Tilth. We purchased the land in 2020, so we are just now approaching the 2 years of growth/ verifiable records of organic cultivation required for most certification agencies. Research and soil tests we conducted before finalizing our purchase of the property ensured that no toxic land management took place before we arrived.
Location
Molalla, OR
Manager
We are two young, BIPOC mixed raced farmers who are partners in life and love. With over 15 years combined of NW agricultural experience, cannabis cultivation and farming education between them, they committed to planting their own regenerative roots just outside of SE Portland, Oregon. Our team is comprised of several friends, some family, and wider community members now considered family representing a wide range of race, gender, backgrounds and experience.
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