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cannabis is medicine. food is medicine. both should be grown to heal people & the planet
Our journey began with me and my partner Manny—both third-generation farmers and first-generation Americans. Inspired by California’s growing cannabis medicine movement, we made a life-changing decision in 2011 to leave Florida and head to Northern California. After graduating from Oaksterdam University, we immersed ourselves in the wisdom of experienced cultivators and wellness pioneers who were redefining the possibilities of cannabis.
In 2013, we founded Bird Valley Organics, driven by a shared vision to create healing full-spectrum oils (FSO) rooted in purpose and integrity. In the beginning, we were passionate growers—learning, evolving, and refining our craft. Over time, we became more intentional, aligning our practices with regenerative principles that honor the Earth and the healing potential of the whole plant.
Today, Bird Valley Organics has award-winning FSO and a regenerative Hügelkultur farm nestled in the peaceful Santa Cruz Mountains. Our whole-plant FSO isn’t something we create—it’s something we preserve. We don’t alter or isolate; instead, we let the plant speak for itself, maintaining its full expression, just as nature intended.
Our oils are a reflection of that philosophy—crafted by the plant, supported by the soil, and delivered with care to those seeking real healing.
Terry and Manny
it's our promise to you
it's our commitment to the planet
it's our daily reminder of why we do what we do
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
embrace community as family:
our community is made up of our customers, retail partners, collaborators, & our neighbors. when our community thrives, we thrive. when our community is in need, we give. our brand is rooted in the best interests of our family.
look locally first:
we feed our roots while reaching towards the sun. we examine every growth opportunity for chances to deploy our success, hiring local vendors, partnering with local businesses, and highlighting our
Santa Cruz community.
grow regeneratively:
at Bird Valley, regenerative is more than a description of our permaculture, it describes how we grow as a company & engage in the community. everything we do feeds our ecosystem, leaving abundance instead of scarcity.
Embracing Sustainability:
as part of our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, we've developed eco-friendly packaging to minimize our carbon footprint. Crafted from biodegradable materials, our FSO box is 100% compostable and embodies our values of sustainability. it also aligns with our mission to prioritize the well-being of our customers and the planet.
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