What is a hemp cooperative?

Our cooperative model allows prospective farmers to reduce the amount of up-front capital needed to get started growing hemp, while also reducing time to market. We do the hard work of maintaining the legal and compliance structure so you can focus on what you do best: farming.

The company manages just under 100 acres of farmland split between northern and southern Oregon. The parcels are comprised of 100% native Oregon soil with onsite uncontaminated water with exceptional water rights. The climate, temperatures, and location on the equator of Southern Oregon, gives us one of the most optimal places on the planet to grow hemp!

Pricing is based on the May-November 2020 growing season and is subject to change.

Land Lease - Tiered Structure

• 5 acres – $2,600 per acre

• 10 acres – $2,400 per acre

• 20 acres – $2,200 per acre

• 30 acres – $2,000 per acre

Equipment Rental

• 3-row water wheel planter - $500/day

• 3-row bed shaper - $500/day

• Mechanical harvester - $500/day

• Operator only- $60/hr

Green House Propagation

• 4.5” deep – 50 cell tray - $0.65

• Pallet space for personal propagation - $40

Cooperative members receive:

• 24/7 Onsite Manager

• Access to your parcel From May-November

• Secure, fenced parcel, available in 5 acre increments

• Fields that were thoroughly rotovated, leveled, cultivated and cover cropped in 2019

• 2020 fields will be disked and ready for you to complete field prep

• Assistance with ODA License

• Assistance with pre- and post-harvest testing

• Filtered and pressurized water on demand delivered directly to your parcel

• New 50 horsepower Berkley pump - 800 gallons per minute

• Amiad filtration system, ensuring clean lines

• Nature water reservoir on site, tested and uncontaminated

• On-site green house propagation (additional fees apply)

• Drone assisted infrared imaging for IPM and plant health tracking (additional fees apply)

• Access to our farm-owned equipment including: Tractors, implements, 3-row bed sharper, 3-row planter, whole plant harvester (additional fees, subject to availability)

• Access to our customized SOPs, including feeding plan, IPM, planting, testing, harvesting (some SOPs are required by all coop farmers)

• Access to the North South network

• Shout outs on our social media channels and website

Hemp Planting

Our farmers have the option to plant directly in our rich soil or use a plant-based, biodegradable mulch, such as FilmOrganic. Plastic mulch is not allowed in our fields. North South is passionate about our mission and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer a 3-row bed shaper, 3-row planter, and onsite greenhouse propagation program to make you hemp planting go smoothly.

Hemp Harvesting

With two successful harvest seasons under our belt, North South farmers have harvested their fields for boutique smokable CBD flower, biomass, and oil extraction. We use a few methods for harvesting, based on your go-to-market strategy. We offer a whole plant, mechanized harvest machine that removes each plant with the least amount of damage; ideal for CBD flower.

Agriculture Services

North South has developed a network throughout Oregon and California to assist with a variety of agriculture services including equipment rentals, custom fertilizer and amendment programs, seed breeders, irrigation supplies, drone assisted infrared monitoring, field labor, testing, and the list goes on. These resources are available to all our members. We also offer in house equipment rentals and consultation.