Farm History

As we learn more of the long and interesting history of the farm, we’ll share that information here. Understanding what happened in the past can be very helpful in knowing what may work in the future.

Farm History

New life for the old barn

July 16, 2014 Tom Salzer

100 more years of life for the old barn!  That’s what we may have accomplished with the replacement of a rotting corner post in June and July 2014. The corner of a building is a critical component in the structural integrity of the building. In the first few photos, you […]

Farm History

How about them apples?

August 26, 2013 Tom Salzer

We have apple trees on the farm. Of course, we have no idea what varieties they might be. We have a red-and-green apple on a dwarf-sized tree, very productive. We have a green apple that isn’t ripe yet (seeds are white), and a striped apple that is very sweet. And […]

Farm History

The century-old barn

August 21, 2013 Tom Salzer

Clackamas County says the farm house was built in 1912. It’s a good bet that the barn was built before the house, making it a century-old structure. Jason Faucera, a District conservation and information technology specialist, is also a fine photographer. We know this because he wins ribbons at the […]