Category Archives: Hazelnuts

2022 / 23 Hazelnut Trees

Posted on May 14, 2020 by

BIRKEMEIER NURSERY LLC is taking orders for the coming fall/winter planting season. I have all varieties available for sale at this time. Please place your order as soon as possible to be sure you get the trees you want for … Continue reading →

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1895 Magazine

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

We had a very nice article in Oregon 1895 Magazine. The March/April 2017 publication.    

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Pacific Nut Producer

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

The Birkemeier family was featured in the July 2017 Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.  Nice article!  

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Hazelnut Breeding Program Video

Posted on October 18, 2014 by

Fall of 2014 Dr. Shawn Mehlenbacher made a video about the Hazelnut Breeding Program.  It was just released.  Short and Sweet and very well done. VIDEO

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What you get with Birkemeier Nursery …

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

When purchasing trees from Birkemeier Nursery, LLC, you get more than just great filbert trees. We have the advantage of experience from the prospective of a grower, nurseryman and processor. Let me briefly explain. Rich has been active in the … Continue reading →

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Orchard Floor Prep

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

During the month of August, we prepare the Filbert orchard floor for harvesting the hazelnuts.  All season we have been spraying out the weeds and suckers in the tree rows, so they are pretty much clean at this point. We … Continue reading →

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New Growers’ Forum

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Rich Birkemeier and Ben Mitchell, hosted by Willamette Hazelnut Growers, Inc. conducted our 4th New Grower’s and Planting Forum on Saturday, Sept. 8.  We had over 70 in attendance, many whom indicated they were new to the hazelnut industry. Michael … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Filbert Tour

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

Rich and Nancy had the privilege of attending the British Columbia Hazelnut Tour in Agassi / Chilliwack, B.C. on Aug 23.  Pentti and Deborah Hanninen invited us to bunk at their beautiful home, overlooking a mature Barcelona orchard, in Chilliwack. … Continue reading →

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P.S.U. Farmscapes

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Today we had the pleasure of hosting a group of Portland State University students from Barbara Brower’s Geography “Farmscapes” class.   Each summer Ms. Brower takes a group of her students on an Agricultural tour of the Willamette Valley.  This … Continue reading →

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Hazelnut Farm Visit

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

This week we had the honor of being on the tour agenda for the OSU “Discovering Willamette Valley Agriculture” course. This class is offered through Oregon State University and is designed for K-12 educators, county commissioners, state legislators, high school … Continue reading →

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