About Sumas River Farm
Sumas River Farm lies tucked in between a river and the Cascade Foothills. Here, we cultivate two acres of an old, clay lake bed, maintain native habitats on the north the south and east for windbreaks and pollinators. The western property line is the riparian zone of a 1000 feet of riverfront.
Farm Timeline
1890 three acres, now Sumas River Farm, sold off a 40 acre homestead
1891 Folk Victorian Farmhouse built
1934 Dutch Gambrel barn & chicken coop built, orchard planted by Knight family
1978 Solem family moves to Sumas
2007 Farm Ceritified Organic
2008 Fresh Market farming begins
2009 Barn listed in Washington State Heritage Barn Registry
2010 Community Coop Farm Fund help build the 1st high tunnel
2018 Farmer Helen received The Bright Light Award from Sustainable Connection for her contribution to local farming
A drone video of Sumas River Farm, Middle field, East field and looking north up the driveway. Notice the drone handlers sitting on the garden viewing bench near end of video. 9/9/20