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Ernst Family Farms: Peaches with a side of history

ST. PAUL, Ore. — “Oh my gosh, that’s the best peach I’ve ever eaten.” Though possibly hyperbole, Richard ...

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Thornton Farms: Next generation joins the family orchard

TONASKET, Wash. — Kaitlyn Thornton is the fourth generation on her family’s fruit farm in northern Washington. Her ...

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Pearmine Farms: Roots run deep at historic site

GERVAIS, Ore. — Though Pearmine Farms is approaching its 100th year in the cherry business, evidence of a ...

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Willamette Hazelnut: A third generation takes the reins

NEWBERG, Ore. — In 1976, three Oregon hazelnut farmers — John Newell, Dick Birkemeier and Ben Mitchell Jr. ...

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Colbert Orchards: Family stays close to home

TONASKET, Wash. — The Colbert family has been growing fruit for generations near Tonasket, Wash. Pat and Haley ...

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Heinrich Farms: Walnuts, almonds are specialties

MODESTO, Calif. — Walnut farmer Eric Heinrich says walnuts are the Goldilocks of nut trees — they don’t ...

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Riley Creek Blueberry Farm: A pioneer in N. Idaho

LACLEDE, Idaho — Stan Urmann grows blueberries near Laclede, Idaho, halfway between Sandpoint and Priest River. This family ...

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Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm: They found the right crop

SANDPOINT, Idaho — Patty and Fred Omodt met at the University of Montana in Missoula and in 1991 ...

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Tory Farms: Grower uses Grateful Dead music to aid fruit crop

DINUBA, Calif. — Farmer Tory Torosian describes himself and his wife, Rebecca, as “Deadheads,” and that devotion carries ...

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Northwest cider makers back on track

Like other agricultural sectors, apple growers and related cideries have weathered more than cold snaps and heat in ...

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