Mary's Green Gate Farm

03/20/2026

I am not sure everyone is aware that I maintain my farm as a wildlife oasis. Trees are planted in hedge rows to provide food , no pesticide or herbicides are ever used to contaminate the food source by the skunks squirrels and bobcats. In 2025 the our bird species count hit 100 for the first time all verified by Audubon Society members doing the Bird count. I have owl boxes in every barn , gray squirrel nest boxes , bat boxes, and multiple bird boxes. I would like to put up more boxes, especially for the gray squirrels because their habitat is greatly compromised by non-native species.. the cost of keeping up the boxes and buying new boxes is actually a problem for me. If there’s anyone out there who’s handy and would like to volunteer making some wood boxes for the wildlife . I would be glad to pay for the wood involved..
Also, if there’s an avid bird watcher, who would enjoy taking a stroll along my slough to see the birds that live here please contact me. I would be glad to share what I have created with others..
Mary Eichler
541-740-0311

02/27/2026

This is the color of a free range egg.

02/26/2026

I love my farm and I spend every minute making it a great place for my animals. Please meet Midge. She was born on my farm. She will be 17 years old in April. Today she had her 17th calf. All have been born healthy. She is in my farm stand to give her time to enjoy her new son, interesting enough her daughter Maggie is in the stall next to her with her son.
If you have extra bananas, the riper the better, both cows love them and will take them right out of your hand.

02/21/2026

Because of the weather, we kept this mother and baby inside the barn, but now they are outside and are enjoying the fresh air and beautiful sky. Mother Dawn gave birth to the heifer Sunshine, on February 8, 2026 .

02/20/2026

I have two beautiful heifers. I do not want to expand my herd. Their father is a pure Gelbvieh Bull. If your are looking for replacement heifers, please call.
Their DOB 5/25/25 and 3/2/25
Mary Eichler 541-740-0311

02/20/2026

This is a little infomation to explain why my farm does not have many eggs in the winter.

To maintain consistent egg production, chickens require a minimum of 14 hours of light per day. While 14 hours is the threshold to stimulate and sustain laying, they reach their peak production potential at 16 hours of light per day. When natural daylight drops below 12 hours, egg production typically slows down significantly or ceases entirely as the hen's reproductive cycle adjusts.
In Commercial production the chickens are given artificial light all year long to keep them producing.

Days are getting longer, and my chickens have begun producing again and I do have eggs available in the stand. You may call me to check on availability 541-740-0311 

12/25/2025

Haley was 34 years old . My grandchildren learned to ride on him. He went hunting with my husband and brought him home safe to me every year. Small children could ride on him , walk under him , they could feed him treats and brush him. I could let him loose on the farm and he never went out the gate. 34 is 95 of our years and he showed it . Tuesday night he was showing alot of pain. We gave him pain medication. Yesterday his Vet of 32 years came out and his heart was in a- fib. He was in a lot of pain and  stumbling around. She told me what I did not want to here. He was able to walk out to the field where his mother rests and Ann put him to sleep.

12/08/2025

Invasive populations of weeds, birds, squirrels, frogs and fish can destroy the things we love about Oregon the most. Pay attention, no matter where you are. Take a picture on your phone and double check with somebody who can answer the question when you see an animal you don’t recognize as being one of our own.

On November 18, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a Chinese mitten crab was caught in the Willamette River near Portland. This invasive crab spends most of its life in freshwater but reproduces in saltwater. Its burrowing habits can harm dikes, levees, and stream banks by increasing erosion and damaging associated systems (such as flood control and water supply). Chinese mitten crab also both eats and outcompetes native species and can carry harmful pathogens.

We are urging Washingtonians to be vigilant and report any suspected sightings of this prohibited aquatic invasive species. The crab is about 3-inches wide, and their outer claws appear hairy and mitten-like. They also have four spines on either side of their eyes. To learn more and report sightings, please visit: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/priorityspecies/mitten-crab/

See the comments section for the full news release from ODFW and additional resources from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. For questions about the Chinese mitten crab in Oregon, contact the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Photo credit: Connecticut River Museum

12/03/2025

I am making a new post to let everyone know that I have sold all the beef quarters that were available now. I am sorry I could not provide a quarter for all who inquired .


12/01/2025

Last week we butchered two of our steers. Our beef is born on our organic farm and dpend their life here. They have never received any antibiotics or grain. They are 100% grass and hay fed. I have 2 quarters available to sell. My current price is 4.75+ the fee charged by the butcher for cut and wrap. A 1/4 beef weighs 135.5 . Call me for information.
Mary Eichler541-740-0311

11/07/2025

One of our employees looked up and took this great picture across the back pasture. On the right side of the rainbow it passes the edge of the Osprey nesting platform . The tall tree to the left is where we offen see the bald Eagle sitting.

09/29/2025

Today we pressed our apples to make GREAT organic apple cider. $15. For a half gallon. Stop by we are open 8 AM till 8:00 PM.
We also have an abundance of tomatoes for your Canning needs.