At East Fork, we’ve always been big proponents of evidence-based practices and also had an affinity for the deep, generational culture of cannabis cultivation. In communicating about our farm and our products, we’ve consistently opted to use language that is the most accurate and precise: accepted (and not misused) scientific terminology. We’ve chosen to say cannabis and not marijuana, cultivar or variety over strain, and to discuss genotypes, phenotypes, and chemotypes rather than Indicas, Sativas, and Hybrids. We’ve resisted using the vernacular or “folk taxonomy” of Indica, Sativa ..read more

Scientific definitions of cannabinoids can be surprisingly circular. An example definition is that cannabinoids are a class of biological compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors.  But what are cannabinoid receptors? Receptors that respond to cannabinoids! This begging of the question stems from the history of cannabis science.  Chemical analysis of cannabis led to identification of certain characteristic compounds, which were named “cannabinoids” in reference to their source plant.  Then, researchers explored how these compounds work in the body, which led to the discovery ..read more

  Two groundbreaking studies related to cannabis and COVID-19 were published in January 2022, leading to a lot of public confusion about what the facts actually show.  So what does this news mean, in practical terms, to an interested consumer or potential consumer of cannabis and CBD products? Let’s dig deeper and break down the research.  The Oregon State University Study In mid-January 2022, researchers from Oregon State University made waves with the publication of their study “Cannabinoids Block Cellular Entry of SARS-CoV-2 and the Emerging Variants” in the peer-reviewed ..read more

  Our single-cultivar Organic Hemp Oil line now includes East Fork Original cultivars Blue Orchid, Oregon Sweetgum, Sour Pineapple, and – from breeders Oregon CBD – White CBG. Showcasing the abundant sensory gifts of the plant, the tincture contains two simple ingredients: organic avocado oil and organic full-spectrum hemp oil.  The single-cultivar origins offer a connoisseur-level experience of unique flavors and experiences. And our entire Organic Hemp Oil line is now more potent, for maximum potential beneficial effects. It features a revamped formulation of 1000mg of primary can ..read more

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  Each season, East Fork Cultivars grows around nine acres of USDA Organic Certified hemp. Our hemp is carefully bred and cultivated for its resinous flower buds, the part of the plant that produces exciting compounds like CBD, CBG, aromatic compounds, and much more. Drying hemp flowers that preserve therapeutic compounds takes a lot of planning, care, and refined infrastructure, particularly at scale. The hemp season begins when we germinate seed in May, and concludes when our plants mature in October. When plants reach maturity, we first hand-harvest the largest flower-bearing branche ..read more

  There are compelling and urgent reasons for informed consumers to choose sungrown cannabis. These include: experiencing the full natural expression of the plant a 99% lighter carbon footprint (or even carbon-negative impact) toward climate change the enrichment of soil and ecosystems through regenerative farming Read on for exactly why and how these factors matter so much. Nature’s Full Expression At East Fork, our cannabis is grown outdoors, under the sun, in living soil. “Growing with the sun is incredibly efficient, and the most sustainable way to cultivate – and it produces ..read more

  After an exciting two years, East Fork Cultivars has made the difficult decision to close Hemp Bar. In 2020, we joined a group of friends to purchase an historic, rundown building in Portland’s up-and-coming Foster-Powell neighborhood. Despite the uncertainty posed by COVID and a societal inflection point on race and policing, we forged ahead with a vision of “bringing our farm to Portland.” We worked throughout 2020 rehabbing the old building, welcoming a group of muralists to paint the exterior while we busily worked inside to resurrect the shabby gem. In May of 2021 we opened H ..read more

  The East Fork Cultivars CBD Drops that you know and love have leveled up! We’re thrilled to announce the release of our newly upgraded CBD Drops - Organic Beverage Enhancer. Reflecting months of work by our team and collaborators, our CBD Drops are now USDA Organic Certified AND offer a 2.5x stronger potency per serving.  We also took this opportunity to source more sustainable packaging that is better for shipping, too (hello, no more leaks!).  Shop Online The Inspiration Our packaging has also been redesigned, reflecting the vision of East Fork Creative Director Valerie Ye ..read more

  There are many different ways to describe cannabis varieties – some scientific, some historical, and some colorfully imaginative.  Some descriptive terms are more fact-based than others or are used erroneously.  But confusingly, even language that is scientifically accurate is not necessarily relevant or helpful to someone who wants to predict the effects of consuming a particular plant. The Indica-Sativa-Hybrid Mess For example, the popular indica-sativa-hybrid terminology that is often used in cannabis product marketing is based upon cannabis taxonomy: the botanical classif ..read more