Farmer Tom is a visionary in organic cannabis cultivation, dedicated to sustainable farming, outdoor living, and setting the highest standards for safety and efficacy in the industry. His brand embodies this mission, blending innovation with integrity to drive positive change.
As the first cannabis farmer to collaborate with a federal agency, Tom partnered with CDC/NIOSH to deliver groundbreaking training on cannabis production and processing. He also guided the agency toward using the correct scientific term “cannabis” instead of outdated slang. This historic study, now archived in the Library of Congress, set new standards and expanded federal understanding production and processing of the plant.
Beyond the farm, Tom has been a key advocate in legislative progress, working with Washington State lawmakers to legalize cannabis concentrates. His educational efforts helped prevent property damage, reduce harm, and save lives by replacing dangerous, unregulated practices with safe new alternatives. He also co-instructed Cannabis and Your Health at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, and leads the Hemp Farming Academy to train the next generation of sustainable farmers.
Despite his many achievements, Tom remains grounded in his core values, integrity, community, and innovation. He continues to break barriers, educate, and inspire, ensuring that the future of cannabis is rooted in sustainability and responsibility.
In this seminar, Tom will discuss the future of cannabis as a pharmaceutical.
Farmer Tom Lauerman, Director of Production and Manufacturing, Irvine Labs
Farmer Tom’s Passion and Purpose
Hey there! I’m Farmer Tom Lauerman. I was born and raised in San Diego. I grew up surfing, skateboarding, and downhill mountain bike racing, which led me to a lifelong love of the earth and all things outdoors.
I also grew up with a deep appreciation for cannabis. Because of it’s miraculous help with healing any of my sports injuries, and also it’s relaxing proprieties. The plant’s useful nature has driven my mission to ensure that everyone has access to it’s benefits.
I’m still a farmer with a passion for growing organic fruits & veggies too, but growing high-quality organic cannabis and hemp is my specialty. Educating people on how to grow organically for themselves gives my life purpose, and I take pride in being a consultant for the Federal government and with private .
The vision for our current lifestyle started back in 1999 after a raid of our Collective Garden, where I was arrested for possessing 448 plants.
Paula (my wife) and I had a common vision for a sustainable organic cannabis lifestyle. Eighteen years later here we are, sharing our vision with the world.
We hope to continue educating the future generations on organic farming and cannabis activism!
You can support me by following me on social media or contacting me about coming to visit your farm!
Boom Pow! Today we farm!