Hazelnuts have a longer period of complete soil cover when compared to annual crops. In addition, dormant vegetation and leaf litter prevents erosion from raindrop splash and wind throughout the winter months. #hazelnuts #farming #oregon #WillametteValley #agriculture

From a few pounds to a few hundred pounds, our hazelnut wholesalers and retailers can provide the hazelnut products you need. You can sort by specific product, such as roasted kernels, oil, paste or diced. oregonhazelnuts.org/buy-haze…

Are you looking for an on-the-go hazelnut snack? New at Plaid Pantry stores across Oregon--Laurel Foods roasted and seasoned hazelnuts! These hazelnuts are locally sourced right here in the Willamette Valley.

Hazelnut farming is family farming. Many hazelnut orchards have been passed down through the generations, and these families work to ensure the orchards are there for future generations.

Another reason hazelnuts are amazing? Hazelnut orchards can be planted on hilly, sloping, or marginal soils that generally can’t support most other crops. #hazelnuts #farming #agriculture #Oregon

Still searching for that perfect snack for your holiday party? Check out the holiday variety tins from Ken and June's Hazelnuts. Flavors range from roasted to toffee to marionberry and more! bit.ly/3jb60bx

Farm-fresh hazelnuts from Freddy Guys are the perfect present for your hazelnut-loving friends and family. Visit our Gift Guide to for the online store or retail locations. #hazelnuts #hazelnut #Oregon #gifts

Are charcuterie boards on your holiday menu? You'll want to check out Rogue Creamery. They have an assortment of gift boxes featuring signature cheeses, including their Smokey Blue, which is cold smoked over hazelnut shells.

It's a present that comes in it's own gift box! You can't make the holidays much easier than that. And did we mention that the box is filled with the finest quality hazelnuts from Laurel Foods? Get these and more items in our Hazelnut Holiday Gift Guide, bit.ly/3gIMnqt

In hazelnut trees large perennial root systems are active most of the year below the frost line, allowing little nitrogen leaching. Reduced nitrogen loss means better plant efficiency and less use and waste of fossil fuels. This translates to reduced carbon emissions.

Catkin time is here! Over the next few months these pods will elongate and release pollen that will blow across the orchard. #trees #OregonHazelnuts #hazelnuts #hazelnut #orchards #catkins

Harvest has been going strong across the Willamette Valley all month. Enjoy these photos from our growers!

This week we hosted an educational tour for a select group of U.S. food industry guests. To cap off the event, we went to the Food Innovation Center and our guests got to whip up six delicious #hazelnut dishes. Check out their creations!

Harvest is just a few weeks away! #Hazelnuts are turning from their summer green to the iconic shades of brown.

77,000 tons! Did you know that's how many hazelnuts U.S. farmers harvested in 2021?

Hazelnuts are rich in manganese, with one serving supplying more than 90 percent of the DRI. Manganese is necessary for bone health and formation.

Thanks to Fine Foods Blog for this delicious recipe for our gluten-free bakers: flourless chocolate hazelnut cookies! bit.ly/3wDvz8O

Hazelnut trees typically reach maturity at five years of age. At this age, they will produce enough hazelnuts to harvest and will continue to produce for decades.

Harvest gets a little bit closer every day! #hazelnuts #harvest #farming #oregon #trees #orchards