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  • 2010
    • September
      • You never know!
        09/04/10
        You never know who is going to show up! I was driving by the pumpkin patch earlier this summer,
        and look who I saw.



        He was just sauntering along, enjoying the day - until he saw me. Then he arched his back and gave me his tough guy look. I don't see these guys v

      • Stumbo the Giant Pumpkin
        09/01/10


        So it's about time for the next update on the Stumbo pumpkin!

        Here's my son Josiah, late at night a few weeks back, giving the dear pumpkin plant a drink.



        And here it is, growing away!



        Come on, Pumpkin!


    • August
      • The Corn Grows
        08/28/10
        I've always been amazed by the abundance of life. Whether it is out at the farm (where 13 acres can grow 150 tons of field corn) or in a 10'x10' garden plot (where zuchini can take over the world!), you just can't stop it. Think about all of the grass clippings, and weeds, and

      • The Special Pumpkin
        08/25/10
        Once upon a time there was a little pumpkin that was different from all the rest.

        It's interesting how we have our "once upon a times" - and oh, how healthy it is not to live there! Life is not found in the past, but in the present. And this pumpkin is an example of it fr

      • How it all began...
        08/21/10
        Hi all, FarmerJeff here. We did a little growing this summer.
        I suppose it's a little bit after the fact, but I thought I'd show you how things all began...

        Well, now - what do we have here?


        If you take a larger look at life, you get this -

      • Fun Photo!
        08/13/10
        They called me into the office yesterday to give me a "surprise." What could it be??
        I was amazed! I had been wondering how our Corn Maze turned out, since we cut it a couple of weeks ago - and here was the guy's e-mail:

        From: Bruce King [lostonacloud...]
        Sent:

      • Blueberries & Marionberries are Finishing for the Season
        08/12/10
        Wow! It's hard to believe we're already here - but pickin's in the Blueberry Field are getting thin, and the Marions have passed their prime. So Pick-Your-Own Blueberries and Marions are finished for 2010. Thanks to so many of you who out, enjoyed a day at the farm, and picked some

    • July
      • U-Pick-Your-Own Blueberries!
        07/08/10
        Look at these! We've got U/Pick-Your-Own Blueberries ready now.
        They're nicely sized and tasty!




        The field we're picking in this year is behind the Farm Store. There is a grass driveway immediately south of our buildings. Start at the Farm Store

    • June
      • PYO (u-Pick-Your-Own) STRAWBERRIES ARE HERE!
        06/15/10
        Come on out and pick your own strawberries! We've got several varieties available including Albion, Seascape and the ever-popular Hood. The price is $1/pound. Start at the WVFC Farm Store, get a map, and go have some fun - out in the sun (fingers crossed). Picking hours are Monday - Friday 7am-

    • May
      • Strawberry Harvest Is Around The Corner!
        05/19/10
        Strawberries are almost here! In a couple of weeks, you'll be able to come out and u-pick one of your favorite tasty fruits, or get some fresh berries in our Farm Store. The Blueberries and Blackberries are growing too! Continue checking our blog for updates.

      • WHAT'S YOUR GUESS?
        05/19/10
        Have you noticed the new activity out at the WVFC Farm Store? What do you suppose is going on? Is it a swimming pool? New parking? Community garden? Give us your best guess!!!

  • 2009
    • September
      • Harvest Festival
        09/29/09
        It's that time of year again . . . the weather is turning, the leaves are changing color, and the pumpkins are growing! When you think of Fall, do you picture apple cider, hay rides, and caramel apples? How about a corn maze, launching pumpkins through the air, and wandering through the field i

    • August
      • PYO Ends For 2009
        08/08/09
        Hi Friends!

        Pick-Your-Own is over for this summer! The Blueberries and Marionberries were great this year, with good size and flavor. But they have not held up well in the 100+ degree weather that we've had over the past week. It was fun to meet many of you, and find you enjoying a

    • July
      • PYO (Pick-Your-Own)
        07/02/09
        Here are all the nitty gritty details on our 2009 PYO (or u-pick) program. We'll start Blueberries July 3rd and Marionberries July 10th! Hope to see you soon!

    • June
      • COMING SOON: U-Pick Blueberries and Marionberries
        06/29/09
        Stay tuned for details on our u-pick blueberry and marionberry program!

      • Thank You!
        06/15/09
        To all of our familes, friends and volunteers who helped during our grand opening events, we thank you! It was a great 3 days and we couldn't have done it without you. Here are a few highlights:


        Drew Carney from KGW's Out & About came out the morning of June 11th f

      • Grand Opening Events
        06/02/09


        We are located at:
        2994 82nd Avenue NE
        Salem, OR 97305

        Phone: 503-362-8857

    • May
      • NEW FRUIT BARS HAVE ARRIVED!
        05/28/09
        With 4 different flavors to choose from; Marionberry, Blueberry, Strawberry & Marionberry/Dark Chocolate - each bar is packed with 2 whole servings of fruit. They are all-natural and truly JUST FRUIT! As of now, you can get them exclusively at our store...but soon to be seen at Roth's a

    • April
      • Statesman Journal Coupon April 26th
        04/24/09
        If you get the Statesman Journal, be sure to look for our coupon on page 2 this Sunday April 26th. It's a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE deal on our 9" Frozen Fruit Pies!

        Offer expires 5/10/09, so take advantage before Mother's Day. Store hours are Mon. - Fri. 7am to 6pm and S

    • March
      • Do you have a garden?
        03/19/09
        I have been telling myself for the last two years that I was going to plant a garden. For some reason every time Spring rolls around I find excuses that keep me from being proactive. This year my justification is that my baby could come at anytime and gardening is the least of my worries at

      • Welcome to our blog!
        03/02/09
        Thank you for visiting our blog! We are excited to have another source of information for our company and topics pertaining to the fruit industry. If you are not familiar with Willamette Valley Fruit Company please take time to visit our website.
        With the growing demand of our products,