Meet your Farmers
Greetings from Sol Mountain Farm! We are a team of three young individuals who share a deep connection with the natural world around us.
Our goal is to share that connection with our local community in a variety of ways. This may be in the form of a dozen eggs, a CSA share, a bag of tomatoes, our pasture-raised pork, a permaculture lecture, a tour of the farm, or a warm hug at our farmers' markets. Yes, it's a long list!
As Sol Mountain Farm grows in size, we have learned that our community and our impact extends far beyond our farm's property lines. We want to do much more than just grow vegetables and raise pigs (which we love doing!). We continuously strive to learn, grow, educate, inspire, and be inspired ourselves. We want to push the boundaries on what it means to be a farmer.
Our goal is to share that connection with our local community in a variety of ways. This may be in the form of a dozen eggs, a CSA share, a bag of tomatoes, our pasture-raised pork, a permaculture lecture, a tour of the farm, or a warm hug at our farmers' markets. Yes, it's a long list!
As Sol Mountain Farm grows in size, we have learned that our community and our impact extends far beyond our farm's property lines. We want to do much more than just grow vegetables and raise pigs (which we love doing!). We continuously strive to learn, grow, educate, inspire, and be inspired ourselves. We want to push the boundaries on what it means to be a farmer.
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JOHN WESLEY "WES" O'ROURKEOwnerWes graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Construction Management and a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability. He received a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) in 2013 and returned to his hometown to fulfill his dreams of starting an organic farm and homestead. He loves creating and designing sustainable landscapes based in the principles of permaculture.
When he's not on the farm, he enjoys rock climbing, surfing the Del Norte playwave, and laying down juicy carves on his snowboard. |
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ISAAC "IKE" MANOBLAFarm ManagerIke graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism and a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability. He helped build the farm during its inception. After an adventurous couple of years working at a dog sledding outfitter in Breckenridge, he returned to the farm as the full-time farm manager. He is also certified in Permaculture Design, and brings his eye for art and design to his work at the farm and in creating beautiful landscapes in the region.
Ike enjoys mountain biking, skiing, bikepacking, and is internationally known for bike touring with farm animals! When he's not on his bike, you can find him making incredible art out of recycled materials and promoting local live music. |
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ANGELA "NOT ANGIE" LEEOperations ManagerAngela graduated from New York University with a degree in Sociology and Philosophy, and received her J.D. at Temple Law School and the University of New Mexico law school. She is a licensed Colorado attorney.
Angela manages the farm's operations and systems, marketing, online presence, and more. She is an avid photographer, whose work is featured on the farm's social media platforms. Angela enjoys rock climbing, surfing, fishing, playing music, and making art. Check out www.slvclimb.org to see the non-profit organization she founded with Wes for the SLV's rock climbing community and stewardship. |
