Annual Summer Tour

Early Summer Tour - May 30th, 2025

at Pratum Farm. Registration below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oohc-8th-annual-summer-tour-tickets-1297935141949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Past Summer Tours

2024 Summer Tour

Thanks for Attending!

The OOHC Annual Summer Farm Tour was another great success! This past August, David Stehman and Maryclair Stehman Birkemeier hosted around 90 participants at Meridian Orchards in Aurora, creating a fantastic space for organic hazelnut growers to connect and share insights.

The day featured a walking tour of the orchards, discussions on regenerative farming, and expert presentations on tree health, cover crops, and organic pest management. A grower panel wrapped up the event, highlighting real-world experiences and innovative solutions. Thanks to the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), we were able to host this event at no cost!

Stay tuned for details on our 8th annual Summer Tour next year!

2023 Summer Tour

2022 Summer Tour

2021 Summer Tour

10am: Arrive at Clark Farm and Nursery, Scio, OR

10am-12pm: Farm tour led by Craig, a first generation farmer who with a background in biology and environmental soil science manages nearly 200 acres of hazelnuts, 40 of which are organic

12pm-12:30pm: Drive to Cascade Foods Processing Facility, Albany, OR

12:30pm-1pm: Lunch thanks to Frankie's Farm to Table serving four unique salads, hummus wraps. and shrimp po boy. Nut-free, vegan, and gluten free options available.

1pm-1:15pm: SARE Cost of production grant opportunity for growers, other announcements

1:15pm-2:30pm: Pest management roundtable discussion in collaboration with OSU

2:30pm-4pm Cascade Foods Processing facility tour