Shoto Farm

Flowers from Shoto Farms at the La Grande Farmers' Market

Shoto Farm

Shoto Farm is located at Cricket Flats, northeast of Elgin, on the breaks between the Grande Ronde and Minam-Wallowa rivers at an elevation of approximately 3,500 ft.  A harsh environment with extremes of hot and cold, drought and wind, leads to herbs with concentrated flavor.  Ecological farming practices encourage a vibrant web of pollinators, plants, wildlife, wildflowers, and farm products.

Products: mostly perennial herbs and flowers, some bush and tree fruit. Specialty antique roses and lavender, peonies and iris.

Growing philosophy: building living soil and improving the habitat for pollinators and wildlife. No chemicals. "An orchard to live in."

Faming Inspirations: Masanobu Fukuoka, Bill Mollison, Ron England, Mark Musick ... and so many more amazing farmers, growers, and researchers.

Ps. Shoto is a Japanese word meaning both "waving pine" (we are predominantly Ponderosa pine habitat) and "short sword".

Contact:
Danae Yurgel
PO Box 1472    
La Grande,  OR   97850
541-963-2365
shotofarm@gmail.com