It’s not just about what’s under the tree, but who’s behind it! 🎄 Did you know Oregon farmers grow the most Christmas trees in the nation?🌲 Growing about 1/3 of all the Christmas trees in the USA contributes more than $105 million to our economy. youtu.be/UjgeWL2IxeQ?si=VE6B…

Reasons for the potato to become our state vegetable? 🥔 "...1/4 of Oregon’s frozen french fries are shipped overseas, the donation of more than 1M pounds of potatoes annually to the @oregonfoodbank & the origins of tater tots rooted in Oregon." statesmanjournal.com/story/n…

Oregon #farmers really know how to show off their #flowers! From tulips in Woodburn and camellias & lavender in Newberg to peonies & iris in Salem and dahlias in Canby - there really is something beautiful to see and smell as the blooms arrive. 🌷🌼 forbes.com/sites/elizabethbr…

Did anyone catch all the #local #food & #beverage businesses on @KATUNews yesterday morning? From sauces to rice go cheese to jam - #Oregon makers are creating exciting & absolutely delicious products sourced from farms around the state! 🍚🧀🍓🫐 m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…

The latest thing in combating slippery surfaces this winter? Hazelnut half-shells! 🌰 They're a natural and effective traction material. One more use for an Oregon grown product! 🙌🏽 wallowa.com/business/biz-buz…

Cheers to Oregon’s own Bauman's Cider! 🍎 For two years running it has been named Midsize Cidermaker of the Year at the prestigious Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition! oregonlive.com/beer/2022/10/…

It turns out real Christmas trees are resilient, and the folks who grow them did what farmers have done for generations: Go to work. Solve problems. Adapt. 🌲🎄🌲 #ChristmasTree #Oregon finance.yahoo.com/news/outlo…

Get your Fall fix of pumpkins, apples, and more at farms around the state! 🍎🍐🍁🌽🎃 oregonwinepress.com/corny-ti…

Cheers to Oregon beer! 🍺 "...my grandparents had no to little idea of where their hops were going. My parents…same situation. Now, my family can go to a grocery store and see beers and realize that our hops are in it. It’s just a heck of a lot of fun.” koin.com/local/oregons-hop-h…

“You may not think about it while you’re drinking your favorite craft beer — but this is the time of year that beer’s biggest flavor ingredient is being harvested.” 🍺 koin.com/local/oregons-hop-h…

Each year, #Oregon blueberry growers provide the equivalent of 3,505 full time jobs & $353.5 million into Oregon's economy. 🫐 More than 14,000 acres of #blueberries are expect to produce 170M+ lbs of this year, another production record! katu.com/amnw/am-northwest-c…

"Bulbs are a really fun way for both new and avid gardeners to be creative. They offer a temporary way to add spring color in your garden and experiment with new combinations. The variety of colors can suit everyone’s preferences." plantsomethingoregon.com/bul…

'Tis the season! Our favorite? Kiyokawa Family Orchards! 😍 pdx.eater.com/maps/u-pick-po…

Take a picnic lunch, your leashed dog and your kids and stay as long as you like! 🍎🐶👦🏼👧🏽 kgw.com/mobile/article/enter…