Long Way Farm is located in Carnation, WA on unceded Coast Salish Land, and we take the responsibility of stewarding that land seriously. Although we are not yet certified, we strictly follow all Organic and Certified Naturally Grown practices. We do not use any synthetic sprays to control weeds and pests. We use a combination of hand and mechanical weeding as well as mulching to control weeds, and use only OMRI-listed soil amendments and pest control products (if necessary). We also strive to build soil health through the use of crop rotation, cover crops, and compost.

The property we currently farm on is located right by the Snoqualmie River, which floods seasonally, meaning that any products we apply or waste we leave behind throughout the growing season will be carried away by the river in the winter. We are therefore extremely careful about what we put into the soil.

Our goal is always to prioritize the health of the land and water that sustains us, but we also aim to farm in a way that allows us to return to the work year after year. We both have a history of injuries from farming, so it is very important to us to create systems that allow us to take care of ourselves so we can continue to feed our communities.