ABOUT THE FARM

Our Growing Practices

At Farrah Farms, we believe in and apply regenerative farming practices while using organic methods and standards. Our particular emphasis is on the practice of composting, improving soil biodiversity, and minimal soil disturbance. We are stewards of the land, with intent to improve the soil while harvesting nutritional produce for our community.

Our History

During 2020, Zack started to grow basil microgreens for his own consumption during his break from restaurant work. He took the opportunity to start approaching local food carts, cafes and restaurants to sell his microgreens to, and Farrah Farms was started. Indoor vertical farming was a great success, but the broader vision was to get back to his farming roots and get his hands dirty. We broke ground at our new property in Molalla, OR in the winter of 2023, and continue to farm, learn, and grow everyday. We currently operate on 2 acres of farmland under yearly production, along with rotational livestock used for grazing and land improvement.

THE TEAM

Farrah, CEO

Our furry, beloved four-legged mascot at Farrah Farms and the reason why we do what we do. She is a rescued American Staffordshire Terrier, originally from Pennsylvania, and thirteen years old. She enjoys rolling and running around in the grass, watching over the chickens and giving you nothin' but love and good energy.

Zack, Owner

Zack was born in Long Island, New York and grew to love farming and tending to crops through his family's farm; later moving to NYC in 2009 and graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2017. Zack has worked his way through the kitchens at Per Se, Eleven Madison Park, Pig & Khao and also ran his own restaurant, Bisou Bisou, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. He spent the 2022 farm season as an intern with Lil' Starts Farm, where he learned the specifics of growing produce in the PNW. His favorite vegetables are cucumbers and radishes. You can find him singing songs from musicals like Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors and Hairspray while working.

Christopher, Farm Manager

Christopher brings strong hands-on experience and unstoppable enthusiasm to the daily rhythm of the farm. A dedicated student of the trade, he is currently pursuing a degree in horticulture. When he isn't managing the fields or studying, Christopher is probably building agricultural robots, wrenching on a Subaru, or training in Muay Thai. His favorite vegetables are hot peppers and radicchio.

Mae, Propagation Manager

(blurb coming soon!)