It’s September, just a couple of months away from the fall harvest. The cannabis plants have flourished and are now in full bloom, creating a breathtaking sight. Rows upon rows of magnificent cannabis cultivars stimulate all the human senses. The farm is nestled somewhere between Salmon Creek and an unnamed spring at the bottom of a very steep hill, making it feel like a journey through a maze to reach it. As you look up, you spot a guardian hawk circling above, signaling your arrival.
Upon your arrival, you are warmly greeted by the hosts, owner Jesse and his property manager Sara. They begin their exhibit by sharing the story of a fallen oak tree that still thrives, a symbol of resilience. Jesse then proceeds to extend a heartfelt welcome and entertains the group with Salmon Creek legacy stories of the past, making everyone feel comfortable and at home.
A fresh table is beautifully arranged, featuring water from the unnamed spring, as well as apples, plums, and their signature cannabis cultivars. These cultivars have a rich history; Jesse’s parents and their friends smuggled the seeds from Afghanistan and India in the early 60s when cannabis was illegal. Today, Fallen Oak Farm legally cultivates these lineages and crossbreeds them with other cannabis plant genetics to create new cultivars.
Fallen Oak Farm is situated in a truly unique location. Hundreds of years ago, droughts caused the water levels of Salmon Creek to recede, leaving behind rich deposits and the remnants of decayed pine trees. Natural cycles of life have fertilized these lands for centuries. The farm is currently being surveyed for its exceptional environmental qualities. As the cannabis industry evolves, licensed legacy cannabis farmers like those around Salmon Creek and other bodies of water from the sorrounding Fallen Oak Farm will not only carry forward the stories of the past but also the legacy of their land quality, known as “terroir,” defined by specific geographical indicators. These indicators are crucial in establishing an Appellation of Origin, similar to the renowned wine regions of France, such as Appellation d’Origine 1937. This recognition would allow legal legacy cannabis cultivars grown in specific regions, like Humboldt County, to be celebrated for their unique land and air conditions, along with regenerative farming practices, all within a supportive community.
Fallen Oak Farm is committed to regenerative farming, not only for their cannabis crops but also for their fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Their principles of sustainable cultivation emphasize the importance of reaping what you sow, fostering a life of self-sufficiency and harmony with the land.
If qualifying licensed legacy farmers receive an Appellation of Origin in Humboldt County or Miranda, California, the Ganjier program hopes to see Fallen Oak Farm’s ( sclegacyfarms/.com/fallen-oak-farm-salmon-creek-legacy-farm-humboldt-county-ca) cannabis proudly bearing an official Salmon Creek Origins seal. Conveniently located near the Ganjier campus, the farm is a prime candidate for this prestigious recognition.
Returning to the farm itself, Sara, the farm manager, and multitasking extraordinaire, provides educational tours to the Ganjier students but in the future to tourists as well. She passionately explains how the farm practices regenerative sustainability, offering guests a cannabis farm tour of a lifetime. Sara introduces row after row of cannabis cultivars, each with its unique visual and aromatic characteristics that can overwhelm the senses. The 30 to 50-minute journey from town to the farm is a mesmerizing experience in itself.
This would undoubtedly be an exotic destination tour worth boasting about and revisiting year after year to discover what’s new. Imagine combining a tour of this cannabis farm with a visit to a winery like Briceland Vineyards in the same weekend; it would be akin to an American Express commercial, “Priceless.”
I had the privilege of touring this fully operational, regenerative licensed cannabis farm as part of the Ganjier program. While absorbing all the new knowledge about sun-grown cannabis, it dawned on me that cannabis tourism is poised to become the next unique exotic destination travel trend. Just like wineries, legal cannabis farm tours are set to become the next wave of tourism as more states and countries embrace adult recreational cannabis use. Picture yourself strolling through the rows of these magnificent cannabis flowers while sampling the most recent harvest from the same lineages. Knowing precisely what you are growing and consuming is an unparalleled feeling.
A tour where one can learn about cannabis cultivation and explore the therapeutic benefits of the cannabis plant would be an invaluable experience of a lifetime. Discover what it takes to operate a licensed regenerative, sun-grown cannabis farm and the diverse products that can be crafted from this remarkable plant. I have never encountered such a multifaceted plant.
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