Habitat Restoration

Soil health is the basis of our success on the farm. Through the use of rotational grazing and organic practices in the orchards we try to promote an ecosystem where organisms can thrive through the relationship between plants, animals, bacteria and fungi.

A key way we work with the landscape is through collaborating on habitat restoration and water quality projects. The farm stewards over 100 acres of riparian forests along the Coast Fork Willamette River and Bear Creek. As we transition the “tillable” land away from annual grass seed towards orchards and pasture, we are also planting additional riparian forests and woodlands. Local partnerships have helped us plant native forests, provide shelter and food for wildlife, and shade the river for fish all while enhancing the health of the soil.

These restoration projects get to the root of why we are in business, which is to promote the health of our community. The partnerships we maintain help bridge relationships between government agencies, individuals and organizations to keep our waterways clean and our ecosystems healthy for generations to come.

Many thanks to our current partners, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board , the Meyer Memorial Trust, the Natural Resource Conservation Service, the Farm Services Agency, and the Coast Fork Watershed Council—We couldn’t do it without you!