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Looking for fun things to do in Oregon? Oregon Farm Loops offer family fun—some for the kids (and kids at heart) and some just things just for over-21s. Click below to explore our four Farm Loops, and visit often for updates!

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South Clackamas

Gather natural goodness from a farm, pet farm animals, taste hazelnuts and chocolates, sip fine wines produced from the region’s Jory soils, watch a rodeo or shop for western wear.

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Farm stands with fruits and veggies, U-pick, lavender and herbs, specialty native plants, flowers, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, amazing local wines and friendly farm animals.

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Visit a variety of family farms and pick fresh, ripe produce. Find the perfect pumpkin to carve. Enjoy delicious fruity desserts on beautiful land any day of the year. Go wine tasting at any of the many vineyards. Or gather a bouquet of large and colorful flowers for the perfect gift.

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The Yamhill Farm Loop helps you locate a variety of farm stops, including farm stands with fruits and vegetables, U-pick, lavender and herbs, pasture-raised meats, flowers, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, amazing local wines and friendly farm animals.

Choose from four different farm loops just 15 to 45 minutes from Portland!

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Each loop includes about 15-20 farm stops and a wide variety of farm products and experiences, such as:

  • Farm stands and farm tours
  • Festivals and rodeos
  • Wine tasting and gift shops
  • Friendly farm animals
  • Farm-fresh foods, produce and flowers
  • Farm-to-table dinners
  • Christmas trees
  • Farmers markets
  • Botanical gardens
  • And much more!

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  • Call farm or check farm website before a visit to confirm the day’s schedule
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Tour & event tickets, baby goat farm tours.

Weekends starting April 13th through the 28th we'll have baby goat farm tours at 10 am & 1pm. Come get up close and personal with our mama goats & their little kids. Everyone but carried babies need a tour ticket. You'll also see our other awesome farm animals like ostrich, sheep, alpacas, and more! click book now.

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Book a school field trip.

Ask about our discounted school price for groups of 15 or more! Teachers are free!

Book a tour

Come experience farm life by reserving a guided educational farm tour that takes you up close and personal with our lovely farm animals. Our working farm raises animals for eggs, milk, fiber, and meat. We have alpacas, goats, sheep, ostriches, peacocks, and more. You'll even get a chance to feed some! 

Better yet make it a Tipsy Tour! We offer beer and wine from local vineyards and breweries to take with on the tour.

Please arrive on time or a little early to allow for everyone to check in. Late arrivals may miss part of the tour. 

Tours go rain or shine. Expect dirt and uneven slippery surfaces. Please bring or wear closed-toed shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

There are no refunds  

We reserve the right to reschedule for extreme weather (heat, storms, fire, ice, etc).

Don't forget to check out our farm store! 

No Dogs Allowed

Please leave your dogs at home. We are a working farm with lots of free-range birds and the tour takes you in with a lot of animals who do not like dogs! Thank you!  

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Book a private tour.

Want to come to the farm outside of public tour hours? Book a private tour. They start at $150. 

Safety Expectations

We will go over safety expectations before we start the tour.  Please stay with the tour guide, no wandering off. We are a working farm not a petting zoo. We will go in to pet and feed some of the animals. We do hold our guests to a higher standard for safety reasons. Guests are not allowed to run or chase any of the animals, some animals can be frightened by this behavior and will run away, spit, or kick. Please listen to instructions on what we can feed them and how to hold the treats as some foods/plants can make the animals, sick. 

If guests are not listening, following the expectations, or not respecting the animals they will be asked to leave for the safety of the animals and the people. 

We do have a grass field to hang out on before and after the tour. 

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Tollen Farm

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Discover life's Simple Pleasures

At tollen farm, just south of portland in wilsonville, oregon.

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Welcome to Tollen Farm!

A world of delights awaits you at Tollen Farm. Enjoy the beauty of trees and flowers in bloom as you explore the orchard and garden. Take pleasure in watching children happily enjoying petting the miniature donkeys. Allow yourself to forget your cares as you wander through the garden. Browse through the little shop and  experience the excitement of finding one-of-a-kind treasures for your home and garden.

As our regular visitors will gladly tell you, a trip to Tollen Farm is an enchanting experience for the whole family. You can take a part of the farm with you to create ambiance in your own home.

With it’s century-old farmhouse, mature orchards and pastures complete with a fluffy llama, Arabian Horses, and a herd of Mediterranean Donkeys, this is a 4+ acre eco-friendly working farm offering everything from plants and livestock to art and home décor. Located in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley, Tollen Farm is open, on most weekends ,to the public each year from April through September. We’re also happy to arrange tours and special events for groups.

Be sure to like our Facebook page for news and events so you can plan your visits for the season and find information about special offers!

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Yamhill Farm Loop

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Get the 2023 brochure at all farm stops and some Yamhill County visitor centers & libraries, or by email request at [email protected] . Or click the brochure cover image above to view and download online now!

The  Yamhill Farm Loop is a self-guided farm tour route that leads you to 10 farm stops  

The Yamhill Farm Loop helps you locate local farms that welcome visitors. The loop includes a variety of farm stops, including farm stands with fruits and vegetables, U-pick, Lavender and herbs, pasture raised meats, flowers, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, amazing local wines and friendly farm animals. Extend your visit in beautiful Yamhill County by booking a night or two at one of the fabulous farm stays. 

Look at the description of each farm stop to see what products and experiences they have to offer, and when farm stops are open. All the farms and wineries are family-owned. These are working farms, it’s best to check their website, Facebook, or call before you go.

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Marion Farm Loop

Click here to check out the 2023 Oregon Farm Loop Holiday Gift Guide!

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Get the 2023 brochure at all farm stops and some Marion County visitor centers & libraries, or by  request.  Or click the brochure cover image above to view and download online now!

The  Marion Farm Loop  is a self-guided farm tour route that leads you to  30 farm stops  in the Marion County area. You’ll find things to do and see all year ’round. It’s the perfect outing for family and friends, right in Salem-Keizer’s backyard.

In just a few minutes travel time from Salem, you can visit a variety of family farms and pick fresh, ripe produce. Find the perfect pumpkin to carve. Enjoy delicious fruity desserts on beautiful land any day of the year. Go wine tasting at any of the many vineyards. Or gather a bouquet of large and colorful flowers for the perfect gift.

The community of family farms and value-added operations welcome you to join them for a taste, both literal and figurative, of what the Willamette Valley has to offer. The Marion Farm Loop can connect you to local family farms and country business operators rooted in the rural community and committed to sharing their authentic experience with you.

Farms vary in their open season, depending on what they grow. It’s best to check their website and/or call them before you visit.

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The Crest is proud to announce the Lanita Witt Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community cooperation and assistance was of prime importance to Lanita, who died December 15, 2022.   Scholarship support allowed her to attend college, then medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, support she never forgot. Join the community of supporters who are strengthening students' connection to Farm, Forest, Water, and Each Other.  This revolving fund will provide transportation and scholarships for students attending Summer Enrichment Programs at The Crest.

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Welcome to Willow-Witt Ranch, Hidden Gem, a Few Miles from Ashland but a World Away

Willow-Witt Ranch is a 445-acre gem in Southern Oregon’s Cascade Mountain Range high country. In this magical valley, owners Suzanne Willow and Lanita Witt have restored a forest, wetlands and small working farm and ranch, including wonderful  Farm Stay accommodations . If you're looking for a unique and exciting Agritourism experience , your adventure begins here! Whether your ideal accommodation is a  walk-in tent site  among the trees, a more luxurious furnished wall tent  with private deck, a cozy farmhouse studio , or the spacious and private Meadow House , you can be sure of a memorable stay. Experience nature’s beauty on a working ranch committed to land conservation and restoration, alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, and sharing that knowledge and experiences with others. Enjoy open barn days , birding , shopping in the farm store , and self-guided tours to take in the spectacular views.

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Agritourism vacation in the Southern Oregon Cascades!

Our Farm Stays allow families to experience life on a working farm, a healthy varied forest, and a healing wetland. A stay in our Meadow House , Farmhouse Studio , a Furnished Wall Tent , or your own tent in our forested campground invites you to relax into the rhythm of nature. Hear the wind, breathe in fresh air, drink pure spring water, and taste the difference in food you pick fresh from the garden. Watch stars in a truly dark sky, hike through meadows of wildflowers and forests filled with birds and wildlife, and spend time with contented animals as you reconnect with your family and the natural world. See for yourself why the agritourism experience has become so popular.

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The ranch is an ideal location for weddings, reunions, retreats and more...

Willow-Witt Ranch is a popular and perfect Southern Oregon event location for family reunions , weddings , farm-to-table dinners , etc. We host retreats, individual and group tours , working Farm Days for schools , summer camps and more. This is the ideal setting to spend time together or to explore nature in solitude.

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Enjoy our certified organic products year-round!

Since 1985, we have provided the local community with certified organic Alpine goats, chickens, and seasonal vegetables . Our products are always available at our on-farm store . We are certified organic by Oregon Tilth .

We do not allow dogs or pets on the ranch. Our working farm uses Maremma livestock guardian dogs to protect our animals from predators.

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We acknowledge that the Shasta, Upland Takelma, Latgawa and Athabaskan peoples stewarded these lands for millennia. We also acknowledge the intergenerational trauma caused by their forcible removal from their ancestral lands. The people whose ancestors lived on this land are now citizens of The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, or The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. Learn more…

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Dr. Lanita Witt, co-founder of Willow-Witt Ranch outside Ashland, died Dec. 15 in a hospice bed with Suzanne Willow, her wife of 43 years, lying beside her, holding her hand.

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Conservation of native habitats goes a long way in helping residents get the most out of their real estate and Suzanne and Lanita are here to help you learn how. The ranch holds summer classes and talks along with hikes and activities for kids and adults of all ages to come learn more about the ecosystems in Southern Oregon and how a symbiotic relationship with their surroundings is beneficial to their health and others in the long run.

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This past month, Willow-Witt Ranch was featured on the 12 Hike Podcast, hosted by Zach Jenkins. 12 Hikes talks to outdoor enthusiasts and recreation providers to explore all of the different ways YOU can get outside. 

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The hardest part of staying at Willow-Witt Ranch will be leaving. This sprawling 445-acre property in Southern Oregon is part organic farm, part campground, part wellness retreat, and wholly relaxing.

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Down on the farm.

Touring a dairy farm as a small class, family, or small group can be a fun and educational way to see dairy cows up close and talk with the farmers who produce the wholesome dairy products your family enjoys.   ❤ 

Farm Tours Include:

A tour of our facilities where you will meet our herd of cows, see where they sleep, what they eat, and how they are milked.

An opportunity to play with our sweet baby calves!

Learn about dairy farming and how we bottle our milk.

After the farm tour, enjoy a sample of Royal Riverside Farm's delicious Creamline or Chocolate Milk!

PLUS…every child will receive a FREE educational gift

We charge a flat fee of $50 for groups of 10 or less. $5/person in groups of over 10-individuals.

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Our farm-fresh milk can be found in over 50 different locations in Oregon ranging from the Willamette Valley to Hood River to Bend to Ashland! Click below for a complete list of our retail locations.

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Please allow for a minimum of 1.5 hours and dress appropriately! This is a real farm. 

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We schedule tours Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10 am till 3pm, May through October. 

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Congratulations to our daughter for exhibiting the 2023 Junior Champion at the All American Jr. Jersey Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Sadie & Clancey make quite a team. 

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Just a short distance from the bustle of downtown Redmond are hard-working farmers and ranchers. Our love of land goes beyond the desert rocks and mountains to the soil itself. You’d be surprised at how much of our produce, meat, and dairy are locally grown by local farmers.

For local produce seven days a week, we recommend the Well Rooted Farms Veggie Shed. Or get up-close-and-personal and book a farm tour . Well Rooted Farms boasts happy hogs and cows plus rows upon rows of delicious veggies and 600 laying chickens for quality farm fresh eggs.

Every fall you will find us at DD Ranch picking out the perfect pumpkin and running through the corn maze. They have events throughout the year. DD Ranch is known for their grass-fed beef and lamb, heritage pork, free-range eggs, and raw honey.

Petting an alpaca is a rite of passage around here. To participate in the custom, head over to Crescent Moon Ranch in Terrebonne.  Wander their acreage with views of the Cascade Mountains, Smith Rock, and rolling pastures of fluffy alpacas. We always spend a few bucks on the alpaca feed to be sure we get some good pets in. Be sure to stop by the boutique to peruse beautiful alpaca textiles.

We visit Faith, Hope, and Charity Vineyard to truly taste local agricultural dedication. Central Oregon is not the easiest place to grow grapes with an average of just 90 growing days each year. But with research and innovative frost protection processes, Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards has become known for their red and whites made from cold-hardy grapes. With awesome views of Three Sisters mountains (originally named Faith, Hope and Charity), live music, and great wines – this is an excellent spot to celebrate the soil of Central Oregon.

When travel time is limited, you’ll find us at our local markets here in town. From June through September, Centennial Park is home to the Redmond Farmers Market every Tuesday from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. Find local Central Oregon farm-fresh produce, organic eggs and meat, bakers, makers and crafters, fresh flowers, local spirits, CBD & more at the dog and kid-friendly farmers market. The Redmond Farmers Market is not only a place to shop, but to connect with producers and learn more about the area and what they love. Be on the lookout for the upcoming Saturday Markets at General Duffy’s Waterhole . Local crafters and makers gather to sell their handmade wares alongside local farmers and food producers. 

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Take a bite of the Oregon Coast

From Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach, and through the Tillamook Coast, this region is ripe for culinary exploration. Enter an area of unmatched beauty and adventure—defined by fresh flavors, natural bounty and a variety of unique food experiences. The North Coast Food Trail inspires you to explore with your senses as you travel along Oregon's north coast. Take a journey with us...

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Out here, there’s a world of wonders good enough to eat. On the North Coast Food Trail, you’ll find an abundance of producers, shops, vendors and restaurants, who share a passion for bringing out the region’s flavors. Follow wild seafood from the fisherman’s net to the chef’s block; learn how to forage the woods for rare mushrooms; tour the farms—and meet the cows—supplying dairy for Oregon-made cheese. Get a taste of fresh coast-to-table fare as you explore foodways and check out the “roots” of your meal.

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Oregon Starts SHUTTING DOWN Small Local Farms “To Protect The People”

Posted: April 26, 2024 | Last updated: April 26, 2024

<p>Oregon, often praised for its lush landscapes and agricultural heritage, is now <a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-20-oregon-suddenly-starts-shutting-down-small-farms.html">embroiled in controversy</a> as small family farms face unprecedented challenges. Under the guise of environmental protection and water conservation, state authorities are wielding regulatory measures to shutter these farms en masse. This assault on Oregon’s small farms not only threatens the livelihoods of farmers but also raises fundamental questions about food sovereignty and individual freedoms.</p>

Oregon often praised for its lush landscapes and agricultural heritage, is now embroiled in controversy as small family farms face unprecedented challenges. Under the guise of environmental protection and water conservation, state authorities are using regulatory measures to shutter these farms en masse. This assault on Oregon’s small farms threatens farmers’ livelihoods and raises fundamental questions about food sovereignty and individual freedoms.

<p>At the heart of the issue lies Oregon’s aggressive regulatory crackdown on small family farms. Bureaucrats have resorted to labeling these farms as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), utilizing broad definitions that encompass even modest homesteads. This misclassification serves as the pretext for the closure of farms deemed to violate environmental standards.</p>

Targeting Family Farms

Oregon’s aggressive regulatory crackdown on small family farms is at the heart of the issue. Bureaucrats have resorted to labeling these farms as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), utilizing broad definitions that encompass even modest homesteads. This misclassification serves as the pretext for the closure of farms that violate environmental standards.

<p>The state’s definition of CAFOs, characterized by its vagueness and overreach, has sparked widespread outcry among farmers and legal experts alike. Even homesteads with minimal livestock and pasture areas are falling prey to this arbitrary classification, facing the threat of closure and punitive measures.</p>

Mislabeling Small Farms: Defining CAFOs

The state’s definition of CAFOs, characterized by its vagueness and overreach, has sparked widespread outcry among farmers and legal experts alike. Even homesteads with minimal livestock and pasture areas fall prey to this arbitrary classification, facing the threat of closure and punitive measures.

<p>Legal challenges have emerged in response to Oregon’s broad definitions of CAFOs, with lawsuits arguing against the disproportionate impact on small family farms. Critics contend that the state’s regulatory framework fails to account for the scale and nature of these operations, imposing undue burdens on farmers striving to maintain sustainable practices.</p>

Broad Definitions and Legal Challenges

Legal challenges have emerged in response to Oregon’s broad definitions of CAFOs, with lawsuits arguing against the disproportionate impact on small family farms. Critics contend that the state’s regulatory framework fails to account for the scale and nature of these operations, imposing undue burdens on farmers striving to maintain sustainable practices.

<p>Among the hardest hit by Oregon’s regulatory onslaught are small dairy farmers, who find themselves grappling with onerous requirements and compliance costs. The discrepancy between regulatory expectations and the economic viability of small-scale dairy operations threatens the survival of these traditional family-owned businesses.</p>

Impact on Small Dairy Farmers

Among the hardest hit by Oregon’s regulatory onslaught are small dairy farmers, who find themselves grappling with onerous requirements and compliance costs. The discrepancy between regulatory expectations and the economic viability of small-scale dairy operations threatens the survival of these traditional family-owned businesses.

<p>In addition to regulatory hurdles, Oregon’s stringent restrictions on water use pose significant challenges for farmers. Prohibitive regulations governing access to groundwater and surface water further exacerbate the plight of small-scale agricultural producers, hindering their ability to irrigate crops and sustain livestock.</p>

Water Use Restrictions

In addition to regulatory hurdles, Oregon’s stringent restrictions on water use pose significant challenges for farmers. Prohibitive regulations governing access to groundwater and surface water further exacerbate the plight of small-scale agricultural producers, hindering their ability to irrigate crops and sustain livestock.

<p>Oregon’s classification of all water resources as public assets, including groundwater on private property, underscores the state’s expansive reach into agricultural affairs. This encroachment on private property rights and water use autonomy represents a fundamental challenge to farmers’ sovereignty over their land and resources.</p>

Public vs. Private Water Resources

Oregon’s classification of all water resources as public assets, including groundwater on private property, underscores the state’s expansive reach into agricultural affairs. This encroachment on private property rights and water use autonomy represents a fundamental challenge to farmers’ sovereignty over their land and resources.

<p>Critics argue that Oregon’s regulatory measures serve to consolidate power and control over the food market, favoring large-scale industrial operations at the expense of small family farms. The erosion of agricultural diversity not only undermines local economies but also diminishes consumers’ access to fresh, locally sourced produce.</p>

The Erosion of Agricultural Diversity

Critics argue that Oregon’s regulatory measures serve to consolidate power and control over the food market, favoring large-scale industrial operations at the expense of small family farms. The erosion of agricultural diversity undermines local economies and diminishes consumers’ access to fresh, locally sourced produce.

<p>Amidst the regulatory onslaught, questions of constitutional rights and food freedom come to the forefront. Americans’ inherent right to grow, produce, and consume food of their choosing is under threat, highlighting the need for robust protections against government overreach in agricultural policy.</p>

Constitutional Rights and Food Freedom

Amidst the regulatory onslaught, questions of constitutional rights and food freedom come to the forefront. Americans’ inherent right to grow, produce, and consume food of their choosing is under threat, highlighting the need for robust protections against government overreach in agricultural policy.

<p>As Oregon grapples with the repercussions of its regulatory overreach, the implications extend far beyond state borders. The plight of small family farms serves as a cautionary tale, underscoring the need for balanced and equitable agricultural policies that safeguard the interests of farmers and consumers alike.</p>

Lessons for the Future

As Oregon grapples with the repercussions of its regulatory overreach, the implications extend far beyond state borders. The plight of small family farms serves as a cautionary tale, underscoring the need for balanced and equitable agricultural policies that safeguard the interests of farmers and consumers alike.

<p>What do you think? How can states like Oregon strike a balance between environmental conservation and supporting small family farms? What role should local communities play in advocating for the protection of small-scale agricultural operations?</p>

Protecting Small-scale Agriculture

What do you think? How can states like Oregon strike a balance between environmental conservation and supporting small family farms? What role should local communities play in advocating for the protection of small-scale agricultural operations?

<p>Do you believe that Oregon’s regulatory actions against small farms are justified in the name of environmental protection, or do they constitute government overreach? How might the closure of small family farms impact the availability and diversity of locally produced food?</p>

Impact On Food Availability

Do you believe that Oregon’s regulatory actions against small farms are justified in the name of environmental protection, or do they constitute government overreach? How might the closure of small family farms impact the availability and diversity of locally produced food?

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  1. Oregon Farm Loop

    The Yamhill Farm Loop helps you locate a variety of farm stops, including farm stands with fruits and vegetables, U-pick, lavender and herbs, pasture-raised meats, flowers, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, amazing local wines and friendly farm animals. Visit Yamhill. Choose from four different farm loops just 15 to 45 minutes from Portland!

  2. Farm, Animals

    Contact Us. 29700 Southwest Mountain Road, West Linn, Oregon 97068, United States. Family run farm bringing the farming experience to you. Book a tour and see alpacas, ostriches, goats, horses and more. West Linn is 30min from Portland.

  3. How to Tour Central Oregon Farms and Ranches

    It's the perfect farm tour for kids, with activities like a seasonal corn maze, hay rides and a petting zoo. The farm also sells 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, heritage pork, free-range eggs, and honey. ... Seed to Table Oregon in Sisters also offers farm tours by appointment June through August and an annual dinner each fall; call ahead to ...

  4. Triskeleefarm

    Baby Goat Farm Tours. Weekends starting April 13th through the 28th we'll have baby goat farm tours at 10 am & 1pm. Come get up close and personal with our mama goats & their little kids. Everyone but carried babies need a tour ticket. You'll also see our other awesome farm animals like ostrich, sheep, alpacas, and more!

  5. Farm 2 Fork Tours

    Explore the Oregon Coast or Valley with Farm 2 Fork Food Tours, and enjoy exclusive tastings of the best cheese, olive oil, seafood, grass-fed meats & more! ... Enjoy a customized tour of what the Oregon Coast or Willamette Valley have to offer. Choose your favorite farm-2-fork delights from cheeses, oysters, olive oils, and wines. Even visit a ...

  6. Rogue Valley Farm Tour

    The Rogue Valley Farm Tour offers you unique and intimate visits to agricultural destinations in Jackson and Josephine counties. Step behind the scenes and meet the makers, taste artisanal foods, and explore a vast array of local goods. Throughout the year, the Rogue Flavor Guide connects consumers with the region's farms, ranches, and food ...

  7. Farm Loops Near Portland

    Take a family-friendly journey along a scenic Oregon Farm Loop in nearby Mt. Hood Territory. Located only 15-45 minutes from Portland, the three self-guided tours let you choose your own farm-to-table adventure amid dozens of bucolic gardens, ranches and vineyards. Pick your path and get your picnic blanket ready!

  8. Delicious farm and coastal tours in beautiful Oregon

    Come experience the beauty and bounty of three to four of Oregon's local farms through these small group private food tours. All tours offer the chance to meet the farmers and fisherman, ask questions, have some hands-on experience, and see how they raise food for our community. ... Farm 2 Fork Tours (503)567-8530 Email: [email protected] ...

  9. Tollen Farm

    With it's century-old farmhouse, mature orchards and pastures complete with a fluffy llama, Arabian Horses, and a herd of Mediterranean Donkeys, this is a 4+ acre eco-friendly working farm offering everything from plants and livestock to art and home décor. Located in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley, Tollen Farm is open, on most weekends ...

  10. Yamhill Farm Loop

    The Yamhill Farm Loop is a self-guided farm tour route that leads you to 10 farm stops The Yamhill Farm Loop helps you locate local farms that welcome visitors. The loop includes a variety of farm stops, including farm stands with fruits and vegetables, U-pick, Lavender and herbs, pasture raised meats, flowers, farm tours, farm-to-table dinners, amazing local wines and friendly farm animals.

  11. THE 10 BEST Oregon Farms (Updated 2024)

    It is about 100 yards away from the tasting room and features tastings of their estate-grown olive oils and balsamic... 14. Oregon City Farmers Market. 50. Farms. By PacificNorthwestRae. Such a cool place so many vendors live music tables to sit around fresh berries and veggies the flowers were so pretty...

  12. Central Oregon Farm and Ranch Tours

    Pigs and goats and cows and … bikes! Central Oregon puts its own spin on agritourism with the Crooked River Open Pastures (CROP) series in and around the town of Prineville, just 35 miles north of Bend. Organized by the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, the Saturday tours include rotating farmers markets at local farms…

  13. Local Farms & Ranches

    Runnymede Farm. Runnymede Farm is a sustainable farm located in Evans Valley outside of Rogue River, Oregon. Dedicated to sustainable practices, they produce summer and winter vegetables for market and CSA customers, as well as raw dairy products. 1831 West Evans Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537. 541-582-6193.

  14. Marion Farm Loop

    2023 Oregon Farm Loop Holiday Gift Guide! Get the 2023 brochure at all farm stops and some Marion County visitor centers & libraries, or by request. Or click the brochure cover image above to view and download online now! The Marion Farm Loop is a self-guided farm tour route that leads you to ...

  15. Road Trip: Wild Rivers Coast Farm Tour

    On Fridays and Saturdays from May to mid-December, you can start the Wild Rivers Coast Farm Tour at the Bandon Farmers and Artisans Market at the Port of Bandon, just west of the waterfront boardwalk. The market, featuring produce from local and regional growers, is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During July and August, it's blueberry season on the ...

  16. Flavors of the Oregon Coast

    THE DETAILS. Start Time: 10:00 am (tour lasts 5-6 hours) Price: $149 per person + service fee; includes transportation, touring of 3-4 farms, tastings, farm to table boxed lunch, and beverages (email for youth ticket pricing) Group Size: 4+ Transportation Chevrolet Passenger Van: Pick up location at the Sunset Transit Center Park & Ride in Beaverton or the Blue Heron Cheese Company in TIllamook.

  17. Willow-Witt Ranch

    Willow-Witt Ranch is a popular and perfect Southern Oregon event location for family reunions, weddings, farm-to-table dinners, etc. We host retreats, individual and group tours, working Farm Days for schools, summer camps and more. This is the ideal setting to spend time together or to explore nature in solitude.

  18. Farm Tours

    Farm Tours Include: A tour of our facilities where you will meet our herd of cows, see where they sleep, what they eat, and how they are milked. ... Our farm-fresh milk can be found in over 50 different locations in Oregon ranging from the Willamette Valley to Hood River to Bend to Ashland! Click below for a complete list of our retail locations.

  19. Seafood and Oyster Farm Tours

    Visit Oregon Seaweed in beautiful Garibaldi Oregon to learn about and taste their amazing seaweed superfood known as dulce. THE DETAILS. Start Time: 10:00 am (tour lasts 5-6 hours) Price: $249 per person + service fee. Includes transportation, touring of 3-4 fisheries, seafood appetizers + lunch with a gorgeous view, and beverages.

  20. Farm Tours

    Tabula Rasa Farms Offers Fun, Educational Tours For People Interested In Regenerative Farming, Permaculture And The Ethical Treatment Of Animals In Carlton, Oregon.

  21. Farm Tours & Attractions in Redmond, OR

    FARM FUN & FARM TOURS Visit Redmond Oregon 2022-02-15T12:21:54-08:00 Crescent Moon Ranch Llama Farm / Photo Courtesy of Visit Central Oregon. FARM TOURS IN REDMOND OREGON. FARM FUN & FARM TOURS IN REDMOND OREGON. Just a short distance from the bustle of downtown Redmond are hard-working farmers and ranchers. Our love of land goes beyond the ...

  22. Oregon Coast Food Tours

    From Cannon Beach, through the Tillamook Coast, to Lincoln City, Oregon's North Coast is a culinary treasure trove. Check out these destinations and experience the flavors of the region—from restaurants to beer tastings to farm tours, you can curate your own adventure down the shore.

  23. Tours

    A few key notes about field trips at Oregon Heritage Farms: Our field trips are most successful for Pre-K through 1st Graders. We offer a light structure with lots of exploring time. We only book one group at a time, ensuring you have access to the spaces and do not feel rushed. Our field trips consist of three sections: Apple and Cider ...

  24. Farm Fest

    Come experience Farm Fest, a celebration of culture, heritage, and good old-fashioned fun. This event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich history of Yamhill County. From old time music to draft horses and mules in a plowing competition to tours of the museum and demos, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

  25. Oregon Starts SHUTTING DOWN Small Local Farms "To Protect The People"

    Oregon often praised for its lush landscapes and agricultural heritage, is now embroiled in controversy as small family farms face unprecedented challenges. Under the guise of environmental ...