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LOCAL FLAVORS Corvallis is a farmer’s paradise— surrounded by land with rich soils and a mild climate. Enjoy the bounty from the Willamette Valley’s rich agriculture scene by way of farm-fresh foods and other goods. Take a tour or plan a farm stay, stop into one of the farmers markets and make a few stops along the Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail.
Catch these different foods and products in their best season: Peoria Road Farm Market
Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail Explore working farms in the region at your own pace with the self-guided Mid-Willamette Valley Food Trail highlighting the agricultural treasures found in Linn and Benton Counties. Prime time on the farms is typically between May and October. Stop along farms at one of four routes—A Taster’s Tour from Corvallis to Albany, the Makers and Innovators Tour from Philomath to Albany, the Flora and Fauna Tour from Alsea to Corvallis, and the Family Fun for All from Sweet Home to Philomath. Enjoy an engaging and unique experience at one of the working farms along the trail. Check with individual stops for hours and details and remember to find something you like along the way to bring a taste of your journey back home with you. Pick up a copy of this year’s brochure at the Visit Corvallis visitor center or find it online at midvalleyfoodtrail.com.
Farms and u-pick experiences Just south of Philomath, visit Gathering Together Farm, a certified organic vegetable and fruit farm since 1987. Eat at the restaurant, take a tour and learn about their CSA
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Flowers: April-July Strawberries: May-June Blueberries: June-July Apples and Cider: September-October Pumpkins: September-October Wine Harvest: September-October Hazelnuts: October-November
and VSA food boxes, which feed hundreds of families. Closer to Corvallis, stop into Davis Family Farms for hanging baskets and farm grown strawberries. In the fall, come for hayrides through the pumpkin fields and other harvest-time activities. In Monroe, Lilliputopia is a tiny eco-farm promoting conservation and sustainability. From April through October find seasonal organic vegetables and handmade gifts–100% local. Ready to harvest some blueberries? Several farms in the area have you covered. Located in Corvallis is Anderson Blues, a non-certified organic farm commited to providing fresh blueberries with no harmful chemicals. Pre-order their berries, or head to the farm, grab a bucket and pick them yourself! Or, head south to Kiger Island, formed by a fork between the Willamette River and the Boonville Channel. Kiger Island Blues offers varieties of northern highbush blueberries. While you pick blueberries, ask the owner for tips on growing your own blueberries at home.
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