Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Homegrown
FARM-FRESH PRODUCE • LOCALLY RAISED MEATS Handcrafted food MAHONIA GARDENS
is a one-acre market garden in Sisters utilizing organic & sustainable practices. Produce is sold through THE STAND, Central Oregon Locavore and Agricultural Connections. 2021 CSA is a membership through THE STAND! Sign up at:
www.MahoniaGardens.com THE STAND
Open Daily, May through October
254 E. Adams Ave., Sisters | 541-420-8684
Food stand set to open in May The Stand — Mahonia Gardens’ selfserve fresh produce stand at 254 E. Adams Ave. — is set to open for its second season on May 1. The Stand features only local products — carrots, beets, arugula, spinach, lettuce — mostly grown at Sisters’ own Mahonia Gardens, but also featuring other local growers. “Eggs were super popular last year, and we have new sources for pasture-raised eggs,” proprietor Benji Nagel reported. “We’ll have a steady supply of pastureraised eggs.” Patrons will also be able to enjoy organic berries from farms in the Willamette Valley, flour, honey, flowers, and more. “Any food that we bring in from other sources is produced with organic/sustainable practices,” Nagel notes. “Even more, we know personally and have relationships with the growers.” The Stand operates on a self-serve basis, seven days a week, and it’s open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summertime. Mahonia Gardens’ CSA this year will operate as a membership through The Stand. Visit http://mahoniagardens.com/ csaprogram to learn about membership benefits or sign up.
Windy Acres Dairy Farm, a leisurely 50-minute drive from Sisters to Prineville, is alive with the sights and sounds of springtime. A few-days-old calf nuzzles its mom; pigs, cows, and sheep are spread out over the pasture grazing; a rooster is crowing commands to the hens that are laying eggs; ducks are quacking as they race to the water trough; and a resident barn cat is lazily strolling by in the sunshine. Behind the scenes, there is much going on too — raw milk production, butter being churned, cheese being made and wheels being aged in the cheese cave, ice cream being frozen, and much more. Owner Billie Johnson is proud of what she has accomplished over the years, but is quick to note that farming requires a lot of help and she could not do it without all the farm volunteers whose special talents are always needed for things like fixing equipment, milking, cheesemaking, and tending to animals. Right now she’d love to have some volunteers who could put in a garden. Interested in a herd share? Visit www. windyacresdairy.com to learn more. Want to order dairy or meat? Give Billie a call… maybe schedule a family farm tour too. But the real scoop is the chocolate, dark chocolate chip mint ice cream!
• Raw Raw milk, cultured butter butter,, cheese, yogurt, ice cream • Beef Beef,, veal, pork, lamb Chicken, Chick en, eggs • Seasonal berries — Herd Shares Available — Call 541-613-5239 To Order Our products also available at: Newport Avenue Market Central Oregon Locavore Sisters Farmers Market
for almost l t 100 years! r!
BARLEY BEEF there’s no place like there’
RASTOVICH FARMS!
In partnership with local breweries, our herd enjoys high-mineral “beer water” that fertilizes our fields (residual water from the brewing process), and feasts on nutrient-rich “beer mash” (spent grain or hops). The cows LOVE it, and you will love the delicious, marbled beef too!
Order Online:
Ground beef by the pound or 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or whole cow
541-204-3850 www.barleybeef.com service@barleybeef.com
Taking quality beef from farm to fork “You can’t get more farm-to-fork than we are,” says Rob Rastovich of Rastovich Family Farms. Their Barley Beef cattle are born in Central Oregon, raised in Central Oregon, and fed on spent grains that are a byproduct of the local brewing industry. The beef, that is personally delivered, pleases the palates of Central Oregon residents. Feedlot cattle are not necessarily fed the best quality grains. And grass-fed cattle may be on the lean and gamy side for some folks’ taste. Barley Beef strikes a beautiful balance of rich flavor and marbling, the result of feeding the cattle on grains left over from beer brewing. “We pick up the spent grains from the brewers around town, and feed it to the cows,” Rastovich explained. Barley Beef offers a ground-beef program, a sampler pack, and eighths, quarters, halves, and wholes — all delivered direct to the consumer. Rastovich Family Farms is building on a 102-year-old family ranching tradition in Central Oregon — and the response has been everything they could ask for. The customers simply love the flavor and the quality that ends up on their fork.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
FARM FRESH PRODUCE
Homegrown Simple. Fresh. Local.
Bend’s first vineyard and winery – Est. 2012
STUMPMUNK FARMS FRESH FLOWERS
Sisters-grown, Seasonal Now offering 6- and 12-week CSA subscriptions starting in June. Free, contactless, home delivery on Fridays within Sisters. Inquiries from floral designers welcome!
www.stumpmunkfarms.com hello@stumpmunkfarms.com
Local flowers to grace community Stumpmunk Farms is named for the cute critters that we all see perched on stumps in our yards and gardens. That local feeling is what makes Stumpmunk Farms what it is. “We offer Sisters-grown flowers to the local community,” says proprietor Leah Thompson. “We grow seasonal cut flowers and fillers using natural and sustainable growing practices. We grow a wide variety of heirlooms, old favorites, and unusual blooms, which allows our subscribers to experience the seasons through their bouquets. Our flowers are harvested within 24 hours of delivery, providing the freshest flowers with a long vase life.” Direct purchases can be made through our CSA (community supported agriculture) shares, purchased online at www. stumpmunkfarms.com. “Last season we were fortunate to connect with Ruth at Three Sisters Floral and will do so again this year,” Thompson noted. “Ruth uses our blooms to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. This season we are excited to also be partnering with Bedouin in town, where you will be able to purchase farmers-market-style bouquets.”
Lava Terrace Cellars is an award-winning winery receiving six medals their first year. One glass and you will be in love. Grown at 3,440 feet in Deschutes County on volcanic soils, these grape varietals’ unicity and low-intervention winemaking reveal the true fruit flavors, floral aromas and enticing rich finish of these locally crafted wines. Experience high-altitude wines for yourself at these tasting events: • Thursday, March 18 at The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Bend • Friday, March 19 at the EQWINE Wine Bar in Redmond • Saturday, March 20 at Black Butte Ranch General Store • Friday, March 26 at C.E. Lovejoy’s in Bend. Lava Terrace Cellars’ wines are sold at both Oliver Lemon’s and Cork Cellars Wine & Bistro in Sisters. Join their adventure by signing up for their newsletter featuring wine tastings and vineyard events at www.lavaterrace cellars.com. Follow Lava Terrace Cellars on Facebook and Instagram.
Award-winning wines grown in Deschutes County now available locally!
Discover the Wines of Central Oregon
www.LavaTerraceCellars.com
Looking for a
healthier meat
ttoo ssubstitute ubst tutee in most ost recipes? ec pes?? We have heart-healthy
Alpaca Meat!
Low in fat and one of the lowest in cholesterol of any meat, high in protein and iron, no gamy taste! • Plain ground sirloin and Italian and breakfast sausage alpaca meat • Alpaca summer sausage, pepperoni • Alpaca steaks, filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, sirloin tip For more information, www.alpacacountryestates.com Call to order for pickup, 541-504-4226.
A whole lot of alpaca love to go around Driving west to east on Lower Bridge Road towards Terrebonne, after you’ve passed Rainshadow Organics and Faith Hope & Charity Vineyard, when you crest the hill you will see 134-acres of rolling hillside dotted with over 1,000 alpacas grazing and frolicking ... welcome to Alpaca Country Estates, owned by Nancy and Art Izer! As a former school teacher, Nancy loves kids of all ages and nothing is more fun to watch than them getting their first of many alpaca-nose kisses or leading an alpaca on a walk. Calm and curious, alpacas perfectly set the tone for a visit to the ranch where 300 babies (crias) are born each year, sleep in the nursery at night with their moms, and spend daytime romping in the pasture with a beautiful pond where you can spend hours watching their antics. The ranch has lots of interesting things to do including a visit to the ranch-stand yurt to browse the beautiful alpaca clothing made with the ranch’s very own alpaca fiber. Call ahead (541504-4226) to schedule a family tour for your adventure and bring a lunch to enjoy at a picnic table among the junipers.
Nestled along Highway 20 across from Knife River, Tumalo Farmstand, owned by Molly Hughes, is a convenient stop coming or going to Bend. Open April through October, depending on weather, produce is sourced from Central Oregon, Eastern and northwestern Oregon, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima. The open-air farmstead is easily visible from the road for its colorful shade sails and once underneath them, even in the heat of summer, the mister keeps you and all of the fruits and vegetables cool and fresh. Memories are created with the first bite of a freshly picked peach or cherry! Tumalo Farm Boxes are a simple and convenient way to shop for local produce and meals online. All farm boxes will be available for ordering beginning on Mondays (until sold out) for a Sunday pick up. The farm boxes come in small, medium, and large sizes overflowing with local fruits and vegetables and canning produce. You can customize your box with meat, eggs, and even gluten-free mixes from Josie’s Best can be added to the box. Have a request? Call Molly at 541-610-7733. Sign up for their newsletter now www.tumalofarmstand.com to receive notice of their opening date!
Straight from the farms!
OPENING IN APRIL! Check out the new
farm boxes
we will offer in Spring/Summer! Sign up for our newsletter at tumalofarmstand.com for opening date and to order farm boxes. 541-610-7733 19855 8th St., Tumalo, Oregon
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
LOCALLY RAISED MEATS
There are people who make a living off ranching...
...And then there are people for whom ranching is a lifestyle. A
t Larkin Valley Ranch we believe in small-scale, high-impact herds of beef and lamb, grass-fed and grass-finished, appreciated for their marbling, tender texture, and robust, rich-tasting flavor.
GET READY TO GRILL!
ORDER ONLINE... www.larkinvalleyranch.com
We offer individually packaged quality beef and lamb cuts, bulk orders, or you can purchase quarter, half, or whole beef, or half or whole lamb, cut to your specifications. Delivery to your door is free on orders of $50 or more in Central Oregon.
A ranching legacy moves into the future In operating this true pasture-to-package process, there’s lots to be done every minute of the day. Yet Jeff Larkin makes a point to slow down, be present with the animals, and tend to them with extraordinary care. Everything from the breeding to finish is designed to ensure a stress-free life. Jeff, along with his wife, Julie, put the wellbeing of their animals above any business motives. For these ranchers, producing healthy, genetically superior beef and lamb isn’t just good business sense and humane; it warms the heart and is the right thing to do. Whether ordering USDA-certified ground beef or specialty cuts, Larkin Valley Ranch customers tend to be the kind who don’t just appreciate superior, grass-fed meat but understand the value behind an animal that has lived a vibrant, productive life. The cattle and sheep at this ranch roam and feed amid the natural Central Oregon environment. They are free of antibiotics, steroids, and growth hormones. In their most natural state, these herds thrive best. Jeff Larkin was born into the ranching lifestyle. Alongside his dad, Dean, he learned the ropes and shared the passion, eventually taking over the 3/L brand. Sharing this family honor along with his wife and their two children, he carries on the ranching tradition while also operating both Jeff Larkin Realty
and his niche ranch-construction business. Through Jeff’s vision, Larkin Valley Ranch has become well known for its small-scale, high-impact herds of Dorset Romney Cross Lamb and both Angus and Angus Cross Cattle, breeds known for their marbling, tender texture and robust, rich-tasting flavor. The ranch and those who have worked it have also become known for their kindness, commitment to community, and passion for nurturing relationships. Larkin Valley Ranch gives back in many ways, from mentoring rising-star ranch hands to contributing to various organizations, including 4H, FFA, veterans programs, local sports teams, Friends of the Children, and more. This giving back honors the Larkin family legacy and all the blessings that have come from it. Larkin Valley Ranch is proud to serve customers throughout Central Oregon. For custom meat and door-to-door deliveries, contact the ranch directly, or look for Jeff and Julie at local farmers markets around Central Oregon in the summer. You may purchase quarter, halves, and wholes, plus individual packages year-round. Note that all meat packaged and sold is USDA-certified. Also, in light of the recent pandemic, Larkin Valley Ranch practices increased safety measures for all meat orders and deliveries.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
FARM FRESH PRODUCE
Homegrown Simple. Fresh. Local.
Bend’s first vineyard and winery – Est. 2012
STUMPMUNK FARMS FRESH FLOWERS
Sisters-grown, Seasonal Now offering 6- and 12-week CSA subscriptions starting in June. Free, contactless, home delivery on Fridays within Sisters. Inquiries from floral designers welcome!
www.stumpmunkfarms.com hello@stumpmunkfarms.com
Local flowers to grace community Stumpmunk Farms is named for the cute critters that we all see perched on stumps in our yards and gardens. That local feeling is what makes Stumpmunk Farms what it is. “We offer Sisters-grown flowers to the local community,” says proprietor Leah Thompson. “We grow seasonal cut flowers and fillers using natural and sustainable growing practices. We grow a wide variety of heirlooms, old favorites, and unusual blooms, which allows our subscribers to experience the seasons through their bouquets. Our flowers are harvested within 24 hours of delivery, providing the freshest flowers with a long vase life.” Direct purchases can be made through our CSA (community supported agriculture) shares, purchased online at www. stumpmunkfarms.com. “Last season we were fortunate to connect with Ruth at Three Sisters Floral and will do so again this year,” Thompson noted. “Ruth uses our blooms to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. This season we are excited to also be partnering with Bedouin in town, where you will be able to purchase farmers-market-style bouquets.”
Lava Terrace Cellars is an award-winning winery receiving six medals their first year. One glass and you will be in love. Grown at 3,440 feet in Deschutes County on volcanic soils, these grape varietals’ unicity and low-intervention winemaking reveal the true fruit flavors, floral aromas and enticing rich finish of these locally crafted wines. Experience high-altitude wines for yourself at these tasting events: • Thursday, March 18 at The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Bend • Friday, March 19 at the EQWINE Wine Bar in Redmond • Saturday, March 20 at Black Butte Ranch General Store • Friday, March 26 at C.E. Lovejoy’s in Bend. Lava Terrace Cellars’ wines are sold at both Oliver Lemon’s and Cork Cellars Wine & Bistro in Sisters. Join their adventure by signing up for their newsletter featuring wine tastings and vineyard events at www.lavaterrace cellars.com. Follow Lava Terrace Cellars on Facebook and Instagram.
Award-winning wines grown in Deschutes County now available locally!
Discover the Wines of Central Oregon
www.LavaTerraceCellars.com
Looking for a
healthier meat
ttoo ssubstitute ubst tutee in most ost recipes? ec pes?? We have heart-healthy
Alpaca Meat!
Low in fat and one of the lowest in cholesterol of any meat, high in protein and iron, no gamy taste! • Plain ground sirloin and Italian and breakfast sausage alpaca meat • Alpaca summer sausage, pepperoni • Alpaca steaks, filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, sirloin tip For more information, www.alpacacountryestates.com Call to order for pickup, 541-504-4226.
A whole lot of alpaca love to go around Driving west to east on Lower Bridge Road towards Terrebonne, after you’ve passed Rainshadow Organics and Faith Hope & Charity Vineyard, when you crest the hill you will see 134-acres of rolling hillside dotted with over 1,000 alpacas grazing and frolicking ... welcome to Alpaca Country Estates, owned by Nancy and Art Izer! As a former school teacher, Nancy loves kids of all ages and nothing is more fun to watch than them getting their first of many alpaca-nose kisses or leading an alpaca on a walk. Calm and curious, alpacas perfectly set the tone for a visit to the ranch where 300 babies (crias) are born each year, sleep in the nursery at night with their moms, and spend daytime romping in the pasture with a beautiful pond where you can spend hours watching their antics. The ranch has lots of interesting things to do including a visit to the ranch-stand yurt to browse the beautiful alpaca clothing made with the ranch’s very own alpaca fiber. Call ahead (541504-4226) to schedule a family tour for your adventure and bring a lunch to enjoy at a picnic table among the junipers.
Nestled along Highway 20 across from Knife River, Tumalo Farmstand, owned by Molly Hughes, is a convenient stop coming or going to Bend. Open April through October, depending on weather, produce is sourced from Central Oregon, Eastern and northwestern Oregon, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima. The open-air farmstead is easily visible from the road for its colorful shade sails and once underneath them, even in the heat of summer, the mister keeps you and all of the fruits and vegetables cool and fresh. Memories are created with the first bite of a freshly picked peach or cherry! Tumalo Farm Boxes are a simple and convenient way to shop for local produce and meals online. All farm boxes will be available for ordering beginning on Mondays (until sold out) for a Sunday pick up. The farm boxes come in small, medium, and large sizes overflowing with local fruits and vegetables and canning produce. You can customize your box with meat, eggs, and even gluten-free mixes from Josie’s Best can be added to the box. Have a request? Call Molly at 541-610-7733. Sign up for their newsletter now www.tumalofarmstand.com to receive notice of their opening date!
Straight from the farms!
OPENING IN APRIL! Check out the new
farm boxes
we will offer in Spring/Summer! Sign up for our newsletter at tumalofarmstand.com for opening date and to order farm boxes. 541-610-7733 19855 8th St., Tumalo, Oregon
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
LOCALLY RAISED MEATS
There are people who make a living off ranching...
...And then there are people for whom ranching is a lifestyle. A
t Larkin Valley Ranch we believe in small-scale, high-impact herds of beef and lamb, grass-fed and grass-finished, appreciated for their marbling, tender texture, and robust, rich-tasting flavor.
GET READY TO GRILL!
ORDER ONLINE... www.larkinvalleyranch.com
We offer individually packaged quality beef and lamb cuts, bulk orders, or you can purchase quarter, half, or whole beef, or half or whole lamb, cut to your specifications. Delivery to your door is free on orders of $50 or more in Central Oregon.
A ranching legacy moves into the future In operating this true pasture-to-package process, there’s lots to be done every minute of the day. Yet Jeff Larkin makes a point to slow down, be present with the animals, and tend to them with extraordinary care. Everything from the breeding to finish is designed to ensure a stress-free life. Jeff, along with his wife, Julie, put the wellbeing of their animals above any business motives. For these ranchers, producing healthy, genetically superior beef and lamb isn’t just good business sense and humane; it warms the heart and is the right thing to do. Whether ordering USDA-certified ground beef or specialty cuts, Larkin Valley Ranch customers tend to be the kind who don’t just appreciate superior, grass-fed meat but understand the value behind an animal that has lived a vibrant, productive life. The cattle and sheep at this ranch roam and feed amid the natural Central Oregon environment. They are free of antibiotics, steroids, and growth hormones. In their most natural state, these herds thrive best. Jeff Larkin was born into the ranching lifestyle. Alongside his dad, Dean, he learned the ropes and shared the passion, eventually taking over the 3/L brand. Sharing this family honor along with his wife and their two children, he carries on the ranching tradition while also operating both Jeff Larkin Realty
and his niche ranch-construction business. Through Jeff’s vision, Larkin Valley Ranch has become well known for its small-scale, high-impact herds of Dorset Romney Cross Lamb and both Angus and Angus Cross Cattle, breeds known for their marbling, tender texture and robust, rich-tasting flavor. The ranch and those who have worked it have also become known for their kindness, commitment to community, and passion for nurturing relationships. Larkin Valley Ranch gives back in many ways, from mentoring rising-star ranch hands to contributing to various organizations, including 4H, FFA, veterans programs, local sports teams, Friends of the Children, and more. This giving back honors the Larkin family legacy and all the blessings that have come from it. Larkin Valley Ranch is proud to serve customers throughout Central Oregon. For custom meat and door-to-door deliveries, contact the ranch directly, or look for Jeff and Julie at local farmers markets around Central Oregon in the summer. You may purchase quarter, halves, and wholes, plus individual packages year-round. Note that all meat packaged and sold is USDA-certified. Also, in light of the recent pandemic, Larkin Valley Ranch practices increased safety measures for all meat orders and deliveries.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
Homegrown
FARM-FRESH PRODUCE • LOCALLY RAISED MEATS
At Hazelnut Hill outside Eugene, from raw to roasted to seasoned, from brittles to buttery spreads and mixes, our hazelnuts are harvested and packaged for freshness. When hand-dipped in high-quality chocolate, our hazelnuts become luscious toffee, toffee, brittle, and truffle treats for yourself or as a gift for someone you love. Eat your fill...we’ll grow more! Order online at www.hazelnuthill.com 541-510-4464
The art and craft of hazelnuts Rachel and Ryan Henderson are on a mission to make Oregon hazelnuts readily available for local folks — as one of the few tree-to-table hazelnut producers in the U.S. Their farm, Hazelnut Hill, near Eugene, is where the Hendersons craft truly artisanal hazelnut specialty products from roasted nuts to hazelnut-and-chocolate confections. Each order is roasted on demand, and candy is handmade in a commercial-grade kitchen. Rachel tests and develops all recipes, and she’s recently created new hot-and-spicy nut flavors and new flavors of toffee. The tree-to-table approach provides Hazelnut Hill customers with high-quality, delicious, nutbased products with a full chain of control that assures source and sustainability. “I think it’s important to know where our food comes from, who’s growing it, and how it grows,” Rachel said. The hazelnut is Oregon’s state nut — but, as Rachel points out, most of the product available here is — strangely enough — grown in Turkey. By enjoying Hazelnut Hill’s products, you are supporting a family farm operation with wholesome and sustainable practices.
For the past 21 years, Richard’s Farmstand has been providing the Sisters community with access to locally sourced fruits, veggies, and berries. The stand located on the west end of Sisters, behind Space Age Gas, will open (weather permitting) in early April, kicking off another season of shopping for local folks who want to fill their meals with quality foods, including vegetables and lettuce grown by local farmers. The season will start with local asparagus, freshly picked morel mushrooms, and Oregon strawberries. This year, Richard’s Farmstand will be featuring local Oregon Marionberry and wild huckleberry jams and Prescott honey (which is considered a great remedy for seasonal allergies). Richard’s open-air produce stand pioneered what has become a movement in Sisters toward locally grown products — organically grown whenever possible. Richard’s Farmstand was an early leader in a farm-to-table trend that enhances lives in Sisters Country. The stand is highly accessible, and for those who have a hard time venturing out, delivery services are available.
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Open-air market in Sisters featuring top-quality
Berries, Fruits & veggies
Local and organic products available whenever possible!
Behind Space Age Fuel in Sisters 411 W. Cascade Ave. • 541-815-3366
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Get a taste of Sisters High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is based on a simple, fundamental belief: “We believe everybody deserves access to good food,” says Carrie Mack, community engagement manager. Fortunately, there is plenty of good food grown, raised, and crafted locally in Sisters and Central Oregon — and HDFFA’s Get A Taste of This Place campaign is helping consumers discover those food resources right here in our own backyard. One of their key tools for the past 10 years has been the annual HDFFA Food & Farm Directory, this year’s 11th Directory features 100-plus HDFFA Partners, from farms and ranches to specialty food producers, farmers markets, and restaurants. This free community resource is produced by HDFFA on behalf of their partners that grow, raise, and make local products. Discover and buy local from the HDFFA Partners listed above, or visit www.hdffa. org to find more. Also check the website to learn more about HDFFA food programs like Give and Grow that provide access to quality, locally grown produce for families in need while supporting local growers.