Grower Highlight: Jeff Newton
Jeff Newton is an outlier in the Oregon hazelnut world. In an industry decorated with farms passed down through the generations, Newton was the polar opposite. Nonetheless, he…
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Chefs: Win $3,000 + Spotlight in Flavor & the Menu
Calling all chefs: the Hazelnut Marketing Board has a contest for you! Now through March 9, we are inviting chefs to create their own signature recipe that features…
Hazelnuts: Uniquely Oregon
Hazelnuts are uniquely Oregon; no other place on earth can grow hazelnuts that match the quality, size and flavor profile of those grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley; 99…
Grower Highlight: The Chapin Family
The U.S. hazelnut industry is built on multi-generational family farms. With trees and orchards that can produce for more than 60 years, the labors of one generation can…
Grower Highlight: Rich and Nancy Birkemeier
For nearly 50 years, Rich and Nancy Birkemeier have been on the cutting edge of the hazelnut industry. What began as a small orchard purchased by Rich’s father…
2019: A Hazelnut Year in Review
We say it every year, but it never stops being true—how it is already December?! It feels like spring just sprung and we were preparing for warmer weather.…
Quaintrelle Highlights Hazelnuts at James Beard House Dinner
James Beard is a titan of American cuisine. The late chef was renowned for his work celebrating American cooking and tastes. Beard’s legacy lives on through the James…
What Are We Thankful For?
The orchards are growing quiet. The tractors, carts and sweepers have made their passes through the 80,000 acres of hazelnuts across Oregon. October was peak harvest season for…
Grower Highlight: Cathy Bisset
Cathy Bisset knows hard work. She has been married for 31 years, raised three children and is a business owner; she understands the importance of diligence and dedication.…
Grower Highlight: Goodpasture Farms
In fewer than 100 years, hazelnuts have gone from an unknown crop to Oregon’s State Nut. It took the dedication, diligence and risk from a few farm families…
Rogue Ales and Spirits Combines Hops and Hazelnuts
They are two of the most patently Oregon things—craft beer and hazelnuts. One of Oregon’s preeminent craft breweries, Rogue Ales and Spirits, brought them together in what has…
Hazelnuts and Homecomings
Fall is the busiest time on the hazelnut farmer’s calendar. Harvest begins in mid-September and runs through October, and growers will spend nearly every waking hour in the…
School is in Session with These Quick and Easy Recipes
Summer barbecues are winding down and Labor Day has unofficially capping off summer. It’s the telltale sign of the next phase of our calendars: back to school! The…
Seasonal Produce Shines Alongside Oregon Hazelnuts
Is it just us, or has summer flown by? It’s hard to believe it’s almost time for back-to-school, football games and cooler nights. Whether you are team summer…
Beat the Heat with Oregon Hazelnuts
July is here and that means long, warm days full of backyard entertaining, pool parties and fun in the sun. Whether or not you’re loving the heat, most…
Gear Up for Summer with Three New Oregon Berry and Hazelnut Recipes
It’s no secret that Oregon’s Willamette Valley has the ~best~ conditions for growing hazelnuts, but did you know that’s also true for growing berries? That’s right, our West…