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Annual Organic Hazelnuts Summer Farm Tour

Event Date

Wednesday, August 15th 4:30pm

Location

Cold Springs Farm

  • 35541 Cold Springs Rd
    Lebanon, OR 97355

Description

Organic hazelnuts are now proudly grown in Oregon and gaining interest with new growers!

Join the Organic Hazelnut Growers Association’s second annual summer tour at one certified organic farm and one transitioning farm in the mid-Willamette Valley.

Tour will include:

  • Growing Organically Don Hatai at Cold Springs Farm and Joe Lackner and family at Lackner Family Farm ​
  • Organic Hazelnut ​Research Findings Nik Wiman, Oregon State University Extension
  • Finding Success in Organic Processing and Marketing Linda Perrine, Board President, Organic Hazelnut Growers Association
  • Understanding Organic Certification and Transition Drew ​Katz, Oregon Tilth
  • Protecting Yourself from Loss George Harris, Northwest Farm Credit Services