Farmers

Champoeg Farm

Mark and Catherine Anderson own and operate Champoeg Farm est. 1856. You could say farming is in their blood since they both come from a long history of farmers. Mark's family has been farming in the Champoeg area since 1856. Catherine grew up on a small berry farm like her mother before her. Mark received a marketing degree at OSU and worked in Portland for a few years afterwards. But the farm called them both home. Their farm produces pasture raised eggs and poultry from animals raised in lush green pastures – the ideal conditions to provide the animals a nutrient rich diet. In addition to selling to wholesale customers, Champoeg Farms offers a buyers club making it easy to have pasture raised eggs, chicken or turkey as well as beef and pork in your kitchen.

503.678.3333

champoegfarm.com

Domaine Drouhin Oregon

Domaine Drouhin Oregon was established in 1987 by the Drouhin Family of Burgundy (Maison Joseph Drouhin). Our distinctive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays are handcrafted by fourth-generation winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss. They are elegant, balanced wines with a clear sense of place. Véronique's extraordinary palate guides every decision, from picking and fermentation, to final blending and bottling. Philippe Drouhin, Véronique's brother, is in charge of DDO's viticulture and is highly regarded for his work in both Burgundy and Oregon. 123 of the estate's 225 acres are now planted and certified by LIVE; at 3,100 vines per acre, the Drouhin Family Estate is one of the most densely planted vineyards in the New World. The four-level gravity-flow winery was built in 1989 and is considered a Dundee Hills landmark.

503.864.2700

domainedrouhin.com

Food Works Farm

Food Works is a youth employment and empowerment program that engages 14-21 year old young people in all aspects of planning, growing, selling and donating over 12,000 pounds of organic produce each year from their 2-acre organic farm on Sauvie Island. Food Works Crew Members learn business, leadership, organic agriculture and other important work and life skills through working as team to market their food at farmers markets and local grocery stores, and donating a significant portion of the food they grow back to their community. Crew Members also receive school credit for their work and are supported to transition into other employment opportunities and to succeed in their academic goals. Watch the youth in action in this video from the Perennial Plate.

503.864.2700

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Sauvie Island Organics

Sauvie Island Organics is located 15 miles from downtown Portland, nestled among farmland and wildlife refuges. For over a decade we have been growing vegetables in the rich soils of Sauvie Island. We are dedicated to providing delicious, seasonal, local foods to Portland area residents through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. auvie Island Organics has also been selling high quality produce to Portland area restaurants for over 10 years.

503.621.6921

sauvieislandorganics.com

Smith Berry Barn

What first began in 1978 as a u-pick raspberry farm, is now a 30-acre family farm which produces ten varieties of cane berries, a 5-acre apple orchard, featuring over 20 varieties of antique and modern apples, and a variety of specialty produce including gourmet greens, fresh herbs, gourmet squash & pumpkins and heirloom tomatoes & peppers. Rich and Joelle Hinder work round the clock feeding chickens, pruning the orchard, running the farm store and chasing after their two children.

Their love of gardening (and previous experience in nurseries) has brought a new dimension to the farm in the form of potted herbs, perennials, roses, fruits and vegetables. The farm store also offers seeds, garden tools ,organic garden care products gift items, and gourmet products. And while you're there you can also enjoy Joelle's homemade baked goods, a fresh milkshake, or your morning latte. The farm also offers seasonal u-pick for a variety of crops, especially berries. Smith Berry Barn is in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The farm store's spring hours are Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

503.628.2172

smithberrybarn.com

Sun Gold

Sun Gold Farm is a small, sustainable family farm located in the beautiful, fertile Tualatin Valley in the small Dutch community of Verboort, where four generations have farmed and cared for the land. The farm lies along West Dairy Creek, probably named because of the many dairies that used to be in the county. There are two natural wetlands on the farm, and plenty of wildlife. But mostly, Sun Gold has vegetables, fruits and plants. Sun Gold Farm is owned and operated by Charlie, Vicki and Chris Hertel, as well as the new addition of Greg, Stephanie and little Joey Lyn Ainsworth and Rachel Ainsworth. The farm’s primary source of income is through the production of fresh market crops that they sell directly to the consumer at various farmers markets and through their "Harvest Box" program, also known as a CSA. The family is careful to grow their produce without pesticides. Crops are rotated for soil health and since the farm was historically a dairy, there is plenty of organic matter in the soil. Weeds are controlled by mulching, rototilling, hoeing, and getting down on their knees and pulling!

Sun Gold is in Forest Grove, Oregon.

503.357.3851

sungoldfarm.com

Viridan Farms

At Viridian Farms, food takes center stage in all areas of daily life. They love to eat at unique, local restaurants. Compare recipes and notes on new vintages from neighbors in the Willamette Valley. Search for heirloom seeds. Cook for friends ...and grow distinctive varieties from France, Italy, and Spain for chefs inspired by the seasons.With a constant eye on sustainability, they collaborate to attain gastronomic harmony, blending culinary and agricultural traditions with new farming techniques.

Viridian Farms believes that food is beautiful. Complex. Expressive. It is distinct from year to year, season to season. It communicates emotions and culture; and while it provides nourishment, it has a short life span - enjoyed for a brief moment in what may have taken years to produce. They are farmers and this is their craft. Come savor Oregon's seasonal ambrosia with them at Portland Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays or the Beaverton Market on Saturday.

Viridian Farms is on Grand Island in Dayton, Oregon.

503.830.7086

viridianfarms.com