Useful Phone Numbers

OSU
(541) 432-7898

USDA
(888) 543-6787

Oregon State Agriculture
(888) 654-7367

115 Tejaka /PO Box 427
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426- 4622
(800) 585-4121
Fax (541) 426-2032

Agriculture

Photography by Mary Edwards, David Jensen and Robert Dawson

Agriculture in Wallowa County

Crops in Wallowa County: 2007 Report

By John Williams, OSU Wallowa County Extension Agent

Livestock continues to be the largest sector of Wallowa County’s agricultural economy, which is vastly dominated by cattle. There are currently over 24,000 mother cows that are in the permanent herds with an additional 8,000 cattle from other areas grazing for the summer. There is nearly 5,000 head of sheep that summer in the county. These operations produce over $17.9 million of farm gate sales.

The crops portion of agriculture is much more diversified with nearly 9,000 acres of wheat, 4,200 acres of barley, with nearly 29,000 acres of hay (alfalfa, grass, and grain) grown. If you add to that the incidental “tree farm” income, crops in Wallowa County produce over $25 million. The total agricultural farm gate sales for Wallowa County was $43,519,000 in 2007.

Agriculture Members:

Alder Slope Nursery

Address: 64934 Alder Slope Rd., Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-3317
Fax: (541) 426-3317
E-Mail: aldersln@eoni.com
Contact: Randy and Pam Slinker
Web: www.alderslopenursery.com
Description: Alder Slope Nursery was established in 1968 on Alder Slope at the base of the beautiful Wallowa Mtns. featuring custom planters and hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herb plants. An extensive line of hardy trees, shrubs and evergreens. The Garden Center is open March through November or call (541) 426-3317 for more information.
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Aleta Neal

Address: PO Box 89, Lostine, OR 97857
Tele: (541) 569-2417
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Contact: Aleta Neal
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Description: Working Ranch
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Backyard Gardens

Address: P.O. Box 463 Joseph, OR 97846
Tele: (541) 432-0930
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E-Mail: bgibans@eoni.com
Contact: Beth Gibans, owner
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Description: Seasonally & naturally grown local produce Call or email for more information.
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Butterfield Ranch, Inc.

Address: 85393 Bicentennial Ln., Joseph, OR 97846
Tele: (541) 432-6385
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E-Mail: butterfield@eoni.com
Contact: Tom & Donna Butterfield
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Description: Working Farm / Cattle ranch
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Camerons Wallowa County Ace Hardware

Address: 107 NW Second, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-3622
Fax: (541) 426-4018
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Contact: Nick Cameron
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Description: Hardware, tools, painting supplies, anything and everything you need for home and garden.
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Carman Ranch

Address: 67359 Promise Road Wallowa OR 97885
Tele: 541-263-0812
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E-Mail: cory@carmanranch.com
Contact: Cory Carman
Web: www.carmanranch.com
Description: Carman Ranch is a fourth generation cattle ranch in Northeast Oregon. We raise 100% grassfed and finished black Angus and Hereford cattle, and have been selling high-quality meat direct-to-consumer since 2003. Our cattle are born and harvested on our ranch and spend their lives on pasture. We raise grassfed cattle without hormones, antibiotics, or chemical fertilizers. The animals in our program never graze fields treated with herbicides or pesticides, and enjoy a low-stress life consistently moving from pasture to pasture.
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Crooks U-Pick Red Raspberries

Address: 0701 E Wallowa Ave. PO Box 594, Joseph OR 97846
Tele: (541) 432-2580
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E-Mail: pitstop2@eoni.com
Contact: Treva Crooks
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Description: Naturally grown thornless red raspberries 1/2 mile east of Joseph. Berries will be ready the last two weeks in July through the first two weeks in August. Call 432-2580 for an appointment to pick.
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Eastern Oregon Nursery & Landscaping, LLC (EONL)

Address: 118 Fish Hatchery Enterprise, OR
Tele: 541-426-8733
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E-Mail: nurseryguy@eoni.com
Contact: Terry Bates & Brian Coughlan
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Description: Nursery Plants and retail landscaping all phases.
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Enterprise Animal Hospital

Address: 706 Depot St., Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-3331
Fax: (541) 426-3334
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Contact: Jereld E. Rice DVM
Web: www.enterprisevet.com
Description: Enterprise Animal Hospital is a Veterinary medical facility that focuses on health maintenance and acute care for your companion animals or livestock.
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Flying S Ranch

Address: 62403 Tucker Down Rd., Joseph, OR 97846
Tele: (541) 263-1500
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Contact: Sterling Shetler
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Description: Raising beef cattle in the grand Imnaha canyon.
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Highview Angus Ranch

Address: 81251 Homan Lane, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-5989
Fax: (541) 426-5989
E-Mail: hvcow@eoni.com
Contact: Jeff D. Parker
Web: www.HighviewAngusRanch.com
Description: Highview Angus Ranch is a third generation family cattle operation dedicated to providing genetic solutions to our customers needs thru Angus Bulls and Females deep in nationally known and proven A.I. sires. Located in the beautiful cattle country of Northeastern Oregon and under the Wallowa Mountains, we are family owned & operated since 1960. "If your cattle must earn a living as ours do, give us a call." www.HighviewAngusRanch.com
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June's Local Market

Address: 67597 Lostine River Rd., Lostine, OR 97857
Tele: 541-569-2388
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E-Mail: grassjune@hotmail.com
Contact: June Colony
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Description: June's Local Market, offers a collection of locally made gifts, locally grown produce and baked goods.
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OSU Extension/Wallowa County

Address: 668 NW 1st
Tele: (541) 426-3143
Fax: (541) 426-0243
E-Mail: john.williams.1@oregonstate.edu
Contact: John Williams
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Description: Education
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PGG - Pendleton Grain Growers

Address: 804 Depot St., Enterprise, OR PO Box 1248 Pendleton, OR 97801
Tele: (541) 426-3576
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E-Mail: sdenton@pggcountry.com
Contact: Shannon Denton (541) 278-5011
Web: www.pggcountry.com
Description: Pump and Irrigation Business
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Pioneer West

Address: 64118 McDonald Ln., LaGrande, OR 97850
Tele: (541) 663-WEST (9378)
Fax: (541) 975-2464
E-Mail: craig@pioneerwest.com
Contact: Craig McNeal
Web: www.pioneerwestinc.com
Description: Agricultural Sprayers & Equipment
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Red Barn Veterinary

Address: 65254 Pine Tree Rd., Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-3832
Fax: (541) 426-3836
E-Mail: drkarl@gocougs.wsu.edu
Contact: Karl Zwanziger
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Description: Veterinary Services
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RL Cattle

Address: 61687 Lime Quarry Road, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-4438
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E-Mail: rlcattle@eoni.com
Contact: Rod or Linda Childers
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Description: Cattle Ranch
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Rocking 11 Ranch

Address: PO Box 152, Lostine OR 97857
Tele: (541) 569-2207
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Contact: Duke, Rhee, Burke or Tammy Lathrop
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Description: cattle, agriculture
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Slow Food Wallowa County

Address: PO Box 424, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: 720-938-1127
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E-Mail: melshome@mindspring.com
Contact: Mellie Pullman
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Description: Supports regional and traditional food production, heritage foods such as animals, vegetables, and fruits (non-profit).
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Source Tours

Address: PO Box 342, Wallowa, OR 97885
Tele: (503) 297-2177
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E-Mail: jenny@sourcetours.com
Contact: Jenny Hawkins Hogrefe
Web: www.sourcetours.com
Description: Tours of farm & ranches highlighting local foods & sustainable practices. Cooking classes featuring local ingredients.
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Sun Pest Management

Address: 1140 15th Street Clarkston WA 99403
Tele: 541-426-BUGS (2847)
Fax: 509-758-9049
E-Mail: nopest@sunpest.com
Contact: Russell Craber
Web: www.sunpest.com
Description: Sun Pest Management has been serving Eastern Oregon, Northern Idaho, and Eastern Washington since 1969, and we're excited to be back in Wallowa County. We provide weed control services in yards, fields, pastures, and undeveloped lots. We provide treatments for termites, carpenter ants, wasps, fleas, ants, spiders, etc. Rodent control, bird control, and bats are also on the menu. Though currently based in Clarkston, Russ is a native Oregonian, and his grandfather and father are both from Heppner. Check sunpest.com for info, or call 800-422-4803.
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Sunrise Iron Antique Tractor Show

Address: 65708 Sunrise Road, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-4407
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E-Mail: sunriseiron@eoni.com
Contact: Erl McLaughlin
Web: www.sunriseiron.com
Description: Antique Tractor Exhibit on a working ranch located outside Enterprise Oregon at the base of the beautiful Wallowa Mountains. Open year round by appointment.
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Triple Creek Ranch

Address: PO Box 430, Arlington, WA 98223
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Contact: Connie K. McKinley
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Description: Wallowa County Ranch
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Wallowa County Fair / Wallowa County Fairgrounds

Address: 101 South River St, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-4097
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Contact: Randy Garnett, manager
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Description: 4-H horse show; 4H & FFA livestock show. Fair Grounds. Date: August 2-9, 2008 Fairgrounds. rental of: Lawn space, Barns, Stalls, Food Booth, Hall rental for large or small gathering. Plenty of parking and space for all your rental needs.
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Wallowa County Grain Growers

Address: PO Box 190, Enterprise, OR 97828
Tele: (541)426-3116
Fax: (541) 426-4414
E-Mail:
Contact: Bill Nightingale
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Description: Everything you need for farm and ranch, from daily work to periodic tractor or backhoe rental.
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Wallowa County Stock Growers

Address: 668 NW First Street, Enterprise OR 97828
Tele: (541)886-4365
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Contact: Perry Johnson
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Description: Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of each month, OSU Extension. Please call Extension Office for additional information. (541) 426-3143
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Wayne & Gordon Wolfe

Address: 70348 Baker Rd, Wallowa OR 97885
Tele: (541) 886-3785
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Contact: Wayne or Gordon Wolfe
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Description: cattle, agriculture
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Wortman Ranch

Address: 87586 Hwy 82, Enterprise OR 97828
Tele: (541) 426-3742
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Contact: Pat or Judy Wortman
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Description: cattle, agriculture
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www.ruraleating.blogspot.com

Address: PO Box 78, Joseph, OR 97846
Tele: (541) 432-2827
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E-Mail: lynnes@eoni.com
Contact: Lynne Curry
Web: www.ruraleating.blogspot.com
Description: Lynne is a freelance writer specializing in rural cuisine and travel stories/blogs. If you happened to frequent the 2009 Wallowa County Farmer's Market you may have seen one of her cooking demonstrations. Lynne will be writing blog posts for the Chamber's new blog site. Be sure to visit: www.ruraleating.blogspot.com
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