Sun Gold Farm

06/17/2026

Summer squash plants are looking lush and happy. Should have some nice crook neck soon. These are Charlie’s favorite and we have grown them on our farm since I was a kid. (That’s a long time!)

06/16/2026

Farm store open today, Tuesday, 10-5. Brimming with spring veggies. Last day for open greenhouse!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

We are having a hay day today! Beautiful Timothy grass for horses!

06/13/2026

In spite of the cool, wet nights we’ve had, the tomatoes are looking fine. They should love the weather in the next few days!

06/12/2026

Huckleberry Gold potatoes are in full bloom! Won’t be long now!

06/12/2026

This was a pleasant surprise!

2026 is International Year of the Woman Farmer and in celebration of that, ODA is thrilled to shine a spotlight on Oregon women whose hard work powers our communities and beyond.

Meet Vicki Hertel, who owns and operates Sun Gold Farm near Forest Grove, Oregon, with her husband, Charlie, and son, Chris -- connecting a diverse range of fresh produce to the community through farmers’ markets, their CSA program, and an online store.

Learn more about Hertel -- and/or nominate a woman farmer in your life to be featured by ODA throughout 2026 -- by visiting our web site: https://oda.direct/IYWF

06/11/2026

Varmints who live on Sun Gold Farm. Most are helpful.

06/10/2026

Olives in Oregon? Someday we may grow olives on our farm, but for now we have just this one. It is working overtime this year!

06/09/2026

Stop by the farm today , Tuesday, 10-5 for the first harvests out of the field! A few flowering baskets left at only $15!