Want to bring farm-to-table dining to your own home in Corvallis or Albany? A bounty of fruits, vegetables, and artisan foods is waiting for you just minutes away along the Marion Farm Loop. Plan your trip with this helpful information from our real estate agents. 

About the Marion Farm Loop

Spanning the scenic Willamette Valley from Aurora to Jefferson, the Marion Farm Loop is one of five routes operated by the Oregon Agritourism Partnership. The loop connects a network of 24 local farms that offer fresh produce and much more. Visitors can enjoy various entertaining and educational activities, including wine tastings, live music, and nature walks. 

What's in Season?

The Marion Farm Loop can be traveled any time of year, allowing for different experiences each time you go. Want to know when to get your favorite foods? Here's a look at what's in season.

• Spring through Fall: Spinach and salad greens, table grapes, kale
• Summer and Fall: Berries, summer squash, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and garlic, cucumbers, peaches and nectarines, eggplant, tomatoes
• Fall: Apples, winter squash, pumpkins, sweet corn
• Year-round: Beef, lamb, honey, eggs

Places to Visit

• Beilke Family Farm - 4925 Rockdale St. NE, Brooks, OR 97305
  Have some little ones who want to join in the fun? Beilke Family Farm features a 10-acre apple orchard that dates back to 1959, including dwarf apple trees that can be easily reached by kids. Pick your own tomatoes from 1,000 plants. The farm is open August through November, with hours from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• E.Z. Orchards Farm Market - 5504 Hazelgreen Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305
  Donuts might not be the first thing to come to mind on a farm loop, but E.Z. Orchards Farm Market and their signature homemade donuts are trying to change that! Baked fresh every day, the donuts come in seasonal flavors such as apple cider, blueberry, and pumpkin. During the summer months, indulge your sweet tooth with their equally beloved peach and berry shortcakes. Stop by while viewing Salem homes for sale. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday.
  
  
• French Prairie Gardens - 17673 French Prairie Rd., St. Paul, OR 97137
  In 1987, French Prairie Gardens started as a modest roadside stand. Less than 10 years later came the farm store, followed by a full garden center and scratch bakery. In addition to running the entire operation, the Pohlschneider family hosts lively events such as their Mother's Day Brunch and "Berries, Brews & BBQs" in June. French Prairie Gardens is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday starting March 4.
  
  
• Honeywood Winery - 1350 Hines St., Salem, OR 97302
  While Honeywood Winery was founded by Ron Honeyman and John Wood, the name is not taken from theirs. It refers to a line from a play that describes the wine as "smooth as honey ... aged in wood." As the oldest producing winery in Oregon, Honeywood offers a full line of premium vinifera, fruit, and specialty wines. Proceeds from Honeywood's Dog Gone Wine label, including Ay Chihuahua Sangria, Poodle Pinot Noir, and Retriever Riesling, help support various animal-focused non-profit organizations. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends.

There's always something new and exciting to discover around Corvallis and Albany. Find out more when you contact us at Valley Brokers.