About Us
Established in 2017, the Oregon Organic Hazelnut Collective (OOHC) has been dedicated to supporting Oregon’s hazelnut growers by providing education, fostering community, and offering essential resources. Our Mission is to advance Oregon’s hazelnut industry by providing education, community, and resources.
In 2025, we introduced a new initiative to educate consumers and food professionals about organic farming principles, highlighting the environmental and health benefits of organics. It is our hope that our passion for farming shines through.
The OOHC is directed by a volunteer Advisory Committee of organic growers and is a program of Cascade Pacific RC&D, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Vision
Our vision is a thriving organic hazelnut industry that uses sustainable and organic farming practices that support environmental and human health.
Advisory Committee
The OOHC is directed by a volunteer Advisory Committee of organic growers and is a program of Cascade Pacific RC&D, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
History of Oregon’s Organic Hazelnuts
Early Beginnings: The hazelnut industry in Oregon dates to the late 19th century when European settlers brought hazelnut varieties to the Willamette Valley. The region’s fertile soil and mild climate made it an ideal location for hazelnut cultivation
