The Chimney Rock Difference
Chimney Rock Farms is a research and development Industrial Hemp Farm located in southwest Colorado. We focus on developing high performance genetics to produce superior CBD to THC ratio cultivars. Additionally we breed for to specific cannabinoids such as CBG, CBC, CBV as well as for unique expressions of terpenes and flavinoids for products ranging from biomass CBD to full spectrum oil to distillates to topicals and smokeable products.
Renewable, Sustainable, Beyond Organic
"The (carbon) emissions associated with one kilogram of processed cannabis are equivalent to those of driving across country 11 times in a 44-mpg car. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421512002285
With over 60 acres of pristine farmland on the banks of the Piedra River, Chimney Rock Farms borders the San Juan National Forest wilderness area which is the source of our water supply from snow melt high in the Rockies guaranteeing no herbicide or pesticide run-off from upstream conventional farms or industrial parks. Since we don't use ditch water, nor pump groundwater; we know the source, quality and sustainability of our water supply. Our research includes on-farm energy production and regenerative field farming practices such as NoTill, Raised Bed rotation, cover cropping, beneficial insect and predator conservation habitat.
Experience | Commitment
In 2012, we converted our fruit and vegetable farm into Colorado's first organically certified commercial aquaponics operation and soon afterwards expanded into herbs and hemp by 2015, long before most feminized hemp seed sellers arrived .
We are the only hemp operation in our remote valley far from agriculture areas to our west. We do not have the cross pollination issues most seed producers face so we are confident you will get the only strain you buy.
We are the only hemp operation in our remote valley far from agriculture areas to our west. We do not have the cross pollination issues most seed producers face so we are confident you will get the only strain you buy.
Licenses |
Location |
ID # |
Period |
Industrial Hemp Registration |
Colorado Department of Ag |
79563, 79564 |
2019-2020 |
Seed Handlers |
Colorado Department of Ag |
001P9 |
2019-2020 |
Meet Our Team
Decades of Professional Experience
Rich Becks
CEO, Founder
BSBA - Materials Management, University of Phoenix
Six Sigma Brown Belt, Lean Manufacturing Master -
Seagate Technology Inc. - Vice President of Supply Chain
E2open Inc. - Vice President of Marketing
Six Sigma Brown Belt, Lean Manufacturing Master -
Seagate Technology Inc. - Vice President of Supply Chain
E2open Inc. - Vice President of Marketing
Sales, Marketing
- 25 years high technology supply chain experience
- 5 years Sales and Marketing experience in Software -as a-Service.
- 8 years organic farming management experience .