Annual Summer Tour
Early Summer Tour - May 30th, 2025
at Pratum Farm.
Our summer tour is coming early this year—already in May! That’s the perfect time to see the cover crop at Pratum Farm in full bloom. Bruce and Paula Kaser will be hosting us on their farm near Salem, where they’ve been growing 55 acres of organic and transitioning hazelnut trees—including Jefferson, Lewis, and Dorris varieties—over the past 15 years.
Stay tuned to our webpage for updates on presenters!
Sponsored by the Northwest Transition to Organic Partnership Program
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
2019 Summer Tour
2018 Summer Tour
2017 Summer Tour
10:00 am to 12:00 Honor Earth Farm, 35023 Fremont Ave., Eugene, OR 97405
Discussion of a typical year of managing an organic hazelnut orchard.
Demonstration of Rears in-row mower.
12:00 to 1:00 pm Potluck lunch at My Brother’s Farm, 84674 Cloverdale Rd Creswell OR
97426. Bring Your Own Beer along with lunch dish to share.
1:00 to 2:00 pm OHGA Summary for Newcomer’s
2:00 to 4:00 pm New planting done organically.