Mer·i·stem (n):  Plant tissue, found at the tips of roots and shoots, where cells multiply to foster and differentiate growth. 

 

A Note from Jen, Co-Founder Meristem Farms: Rooted, Evolving

After seven vibrant years, Meristem Farms is entering a new chapter.

While the most visible change may be how we handle orders through our digital store, this shift marks something deeper for us—a gentle pivot, a moment of reflection, and a renewed commitment to the values that have always grounded us.

Meristem Farms was born in the fields of Northern Vermont with a simple yet powerful vision: to stay close to the land, to offer products of the highest integrity, and to build a community rooted in care, curiosity, and connection. We are a small but mighty woman-owned business, and every step of this journey has been shaped by the relationships we've built—with the earth, with our craft, and most importantly, with you.

Though the way you shop with us is changing, our commitment remains the same. We’ll continue to offer guidance for where to find our products locally, and we’re happy to ship directly when needed. Please don’t hesitate to email us or check our retail partner page for more details. 

 

Our Vision When We Started

Growing industrial hemp* has been legal in Vermont since 2013. If you followed the progression of permits and acreage over the years, you’d see a story of volatility, determination, and an emerging industry working hard to define itself.

In a space quickly becoming crowded with “distinctions without difference,” we set out to offer something more: a quality- and sustainability-conscious line of holistic products that benefit both your well-being and the health of the landscapes and communities that bring them to life.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of hemp—and specifically CBD—was thrown into sharp relief. Amid stress, uncertainty, and a long-overdue national reckoning on race and justice, people turned to plant-based medicine for support. And now, as we navigate an era of overlapping challenges—what some call a polycrisis—that need feels more urgent than ever.

Through it all, hemp-derived CBD has steadily become a medicinal staple for those seeking natural remedies for pain, inflammation, stress, and sleeplessness.

For all these reasons—and many more—we created Meristem Farms.

 

What We Do

To craft the products you see in our store, we partnered with longtime, local Vermont farmers who we collaboratively farmed alongside of to grow our hemp varieties and botanical ingredients with care and intention. These collaborations allowed us to develop holistic products rich in cannabidiol and other beneficial, non-intoxicating compounds.

We’re a woman-owned business built on a lifelong commitment to stewarding both the land and the communities that depend on its vitality. We are lifelong learners —guided by curiosity and grounded in service to our customers and partners, all of whom share in the belief that this plant holds promise to help heal ourselves and our world.

The cure for what ails us might not come in a box—but some good medicine can certainly help.

Thank you for being part of our story. 

With gratitude,

Jen and all those that have been part of 
The Meristem Farms Team over the years!

P.S. Have a question or want to connect? Drop us a note in our Inbox or use our Live Chat. If I’m not available right away, I’ll be sure to get back to you promptly.