In 2001, we moved Mountain Rose Herbs from California to Oregon to be closer to our farm operations, wild harvesters, and processors. We are proud of the fact that we have nurtured relationships with our Pacific Northwest farm partners for 30-plus years. Today, we source about 75% of our American-grown organic herbs from Pacific Northwest farmers here in the bioregion we call home.
The Pacific Northwest as a whole is an incredibly diverse region with a temperate climate and rich soils that allow farmers to grow a wide array of crops. We are blessed to live and work in the Willamette Valley of this lush region—an alluvial plain created by multiple ice-age megafloods that left behind ancient volcanic and glacial deposits to form one of the most fertile and productive areas in the United States. Our locale gives us easy access to the productive farming communities up and down the Interstate-5 corridor—from British Columbia to Northern California—and also east across Oregon and Washington to the Idaho border.
Our proximity means we have the privilege to truly get to know our farm partners and the ins and outs of their organic operations. By understanding their seasonal farming processes and spending time learning how we can best support their work, we all operate more efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively: minimizing our impact on the planet and helping to build local economies in the process. We believe it is essential to put time and energy into nurturing these relationships because the quality of the products you buy from us depends on the farmers we work with.
When we purchase organic hydrosols, mint, and nettles in Washington, or bee balm and hops in Oregon, we do so with people who bring the most knowledge, dedication, and passion to their farming methods, organic seed choices, sustainable land and water use, and equitable labor practices. In other words, we only work with farmers who share our commitment to people, plants, and planet.
We are so grateful for our long-term relationships with Pacific Northwest farmers and we want to acknowledge the many precious organic botanicals we source for our bulk herb and spice offerings and fresh herbal extracts. Many thanks to them for all of these herbal allies:
*Fresh Herbal Extracts
In 2024, Mountain Rose Herbs will be developing our local farmer partnerships even further and helping to support those who are doing the important work of organic farming in the United States. Over the course of the year, we’ll share more local farm stories and the “behind-the-scenes” happenings that bring quality and purity to your herbal wellness practice.
Please note that due to crop availability and other variables, we are unable to guarantee that these botanicals will always be grown locally. However, we support our local farmer partners for these botanicals whenever we can.
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Topics: Inside Mountain Rose Herbs, Our Farms, Sustainability
Heidi is an award winning freelance writer with a passion for urban homesteading. She has been honored to receive a number of literary prizes including the esteemed Pushcart Prize and an Individual Artists Award in Creative Writing from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. When she isn’t working in the garden, cleaning the henhouse, preserving food, crafting herbal formulations, or writing and editing content for really fantastic small businesses, you’ll likely find her with her nose in a book.
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In 2001, we moved Mountain Rose Herbs from California to Oregon to be closer to our farm operations, wild harvesters, and processors. We are proud of the fact that we have nurtured relationships with our Pacific Northwest farm partners for 30-plus years. Today, we source about 75% of our American-grown organic herbs from Pacific Northwest farmers here in the bioregion we call home.
The Pacific Northwest as a whole is an incredibly diverse region with a temperate climate and rich soils that allow farmers to grow a wide array of crops. We are blessed to live and work in the Willamette Valley of this lush region—an alluvial plain created by multiple ice-age megafloods that left behind ancient volcanic and glacial deposits to form one of the most fertile and productive areas in the United States. Our locale gives us easy access to the productive farming communities up and down the Interstate-5 corridor—from British Columbia to Northern California—and also east across Oregon and Washington to the Idaho border.
Our proximity means we have the privilege to truly get to know our farm partners and the ins and outs of their organic operations. By understanding their seasonal farming processes and spending time learning how we can best support their work, we all operate more efficiently, sustainably, and cost-effectively: minimizing our impact on the planet and helping to build local economies in the process. We believe it is essential to put time and energy into nurturing these relationships because the quality of the products you buy from us depends on the farmers we work with.
When we purchase organic hydrosols, mint, and nettles in Washington, or bee balm and hops in Oregon, we do so with people who bring the most knowledge, dedication, and passion to their farming methods, organic seed choices, sustainable land and water use, and equitable labor practices. In other words, we only work with farmers who share our commitment to people, plants, and planet.
We are so grateful for our long-term relationships with Pacific Northwest farmers and we want to acknowledge the many precious organic botanicals we source for our bulk herb and spice offerings and fresh herbal extracts. Many thanks to them for all of these herbal allies:
*Fresh Herbal Extracts
In 2024, Mountain Rose Herbs will be developing our local farmer partnerships even further and helping to support those who are doing the important work of organic farming in the United States. Over the course of the year, we’ll share more local farm stories and the “behind-the-scenes” happenings that bring quality and purity to your herbal wellness practice.
Please note that due to crop availability and other variables, we are unable to guarantee that these botanicals will always be grown locally. However, we support our local farmer partners for these botanicals whenever we can.
You May Also Enjoy:
Topics: Inside Mountain Rose Herbs, Our Farms, Sustainability
Heidi is an award winning freelance writer with a passion for urban homesteading. She has been honored to receive a number of literary prizes including the esteemed Pushcart Prize and an Individual Artists Award in Creative Writing from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. When she isn’t working in the garden, cleaning the henhouse, preserving food, crafting herbal formulations, or writing and editing content for really fantastic small businesses, you’ll likely find her with her nose in a book.
