Marion-Clackamas member Lauren Olson talks about the bountiful Oregon tree fruits that Oregon farm families grow!
Tree Fruit Facts:
- Oregon farmers produce an average of 48 pounds of pears, apples, sweet cherries and peaches per person in Oregon
- The pear is Oregon’s state fruit, which is the #10 in top crops produced
- Oregon State developed the current Maraschino Cherry
- Oregon and Washington produce 84% of the nation’s fresh pear crop