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20 Visitor Guide | Beaverton Area 2011-2012 | www.Beaverton.org | 503-644-0123

Agriculture-related tourism is coming into its own in the Beaverton area. Winery tours, corn mazes, petting zoos, U-pick farm tours, Saturday markets— all share the common component of food.

Right in your own back yard these businesses are opening their doors so people can see how a product is made, taste it and actually buy the product on site.

Dinihanian’s Farm Market is a “Community Supported Agriculture” farm dedicated to supplying you with fresh produce on a weekly basis for 18 weeks per year starting in June and ending in October.

15005 NW Cornell Rd., Beaverton (503) 432-6235

Duyck’s Peachy Pig Farm is a family-owned and operated farm and orchard where you can pick your own peaches, rhubarb, berries,

vegetables, pumpkins, decorator cornstalks, walnuts and flberts. 34840 SW Johnson School Rd. Cornelius (503) 357-3570

Dutch Mill Herb Farm is located near Verboort, a Dutch community settled in 1875. The farm features lavender and herbs. Enjoy views of the Coast Range foothills to the west and Mt. Hood peaking through a native oak grove as you walk the farm.

6640 NW Marsh Rd., Forest Grove (503) 357-0924

Helvetia Lavender Farm is nestled in the hills overlooking the Willamette Valley a short drive from Beaverton, demonstrates the versatility of lavender with 60 different varieties. Wander through the gardens, enjoy teatime in the new pavilion, and relax amid the scent of lavender.

12814 NW Bishop Road Hillsboro (503) 647-5858

Hoffman Farms are frst generation farmers growing different varieties of local berries and vegetables. Throughout the season, as they become available, there are raspberries, strawberries, tayberries, and 5 varieties of blueberries all for U-pick.

22242 SW Scholl Ferry Road, Beaverton (503) 628-5418

Jackson School Lavender is the site once occupied by the original Jackson School, dating to 1865. Pick up bouquets of freshly cut lavender or cut them yourself from our well established felds of Grosso and Provence Lavender. A variety of lavender products are also available.

10400 NW Jackson School Rd North Plains (503) 647-2259

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