7 farm stands where you can buy local produce this summer in Lane County
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7 farm stands where you can buy local produce this summer in Lane County
Farm stands are one of the best ways to ensure the produce you are eating is fresh and in season. Local farmers around Lane County set up small booths or storefronts at their farms during spring and summer. Find honey from Creswell, soup mixes from Washington state, local tomatoes, Hermiston-grown cantaloupe and more. Some farms also allow customers to harvest their own fruits and vegetables, also known as the U-pick system. The Santa Clara farm stand carries produce and products from around the Pacific Northwest. The Oak Song Farms farm stand offers produce, baked goods, preserves and soap. The Charles Little & Company farm stand sells dried flowers, wreaths, workshops, honey and some produce. The Groundwork Organics farm stands offer seasonal fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. The Johnson Vegetable Farms farm stands carry berries, spring vegetables and Walla Walla onions.
Warm weather and longer days signal the start of farm stand season. Farm stands are one of the best ways to ensure the produce you are eating is fresh and in season. Local farmers around Lane County set up small booths or storefronts at their farms during spring and summer, where locals can buy produce right from the source.
Some farms also allow customers to harvest their own fruits and vegetables, also known as the U-pick system.
If this hot weather has you craving something fresh, this list is for you. Here are seven phenomenal farm stands located in Lane County where you can find everything from local produce to honey and dried flowers.
Your Santa Clara Farm Stand
Address: 3825 River Road, Eugene, OR
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Online: yoursantaclarafarmstand.com/
What they have: The Santa Clara farm stand carries produce and products from around the Pacific Northwest. Find honey from Creswell, soup mixes from Washington state, local tomatoes, Hermiston-grown cantaloupe and more as crops come into season.
Johnson Vegetable Farms
Address: 89733 Armitage Road, Eugene, OR
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Online: johnsonfarmseugene.com/visit/
What they have: Johnson Farms lists berries, spring vegetables and Walla Walla onions among the produce being harvested. Raspberries will soon be available for customers to pick. Check the harvest calendar to see what’s available.
Thistledown Farms
Address: 91455 River Road, Junction City, OR
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Online: thistledownfarm.net/
What they have: Thistledown Farm offers U-cut flowers, baked goods, seasonal produce, grass-fed beef and a full nursery.
Oak Song Farms
Address: 84522 Lorane Hwy., Eugene, OR
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Online: www.oaksongfarm.org/
What they have: Oaksong Farm offers produce, baked goods, preserves and soap.
Charles Little & Company, LLC
Address: 34573 Seavey Loop Road, Eugene, OR
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Sunday
Online: www.charleslittleandcompany.com/farm-stand
What they have: Charles Little and Company offers a large selection of U-pick flowers as well as dried flowers, wreaths, workshops, honey and some produce.
Groundwork Organics
Address: 91360 River Road, Junction City, OR
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday to Sunday
Online: www.groundworkorganics.com/farm-stand#farm-stand-home
What they have: Groundwork Organics offers seasonal fruit, vegetables and cut flowers.
Detering Orchards
Address: 30946 Wyatt Drive, Harrisburg, OR
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Online: www.deteringorchards.com
What they have: Detering Orchards offers both picked and U-pick fruits and vegetables including peaches, apples, pears and hazelnuts.
Samantha Pierotti is the food, drinks and “things to do” reporter for The Register-Guard. With tips on restaurants and local happenings, you can reach her via email at spierotti@gannett.com.