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This hands-on canning class at Oak Creek Family Farm covers both water bath and pressure canning techniques. Participants will learn through detailed instructions, a canning booklet, and receive a jar of each recipe made. Taught by experienced homesteaders, this small group setting offers a deeper connection to sustainable food practices.

Directions to Oak Creek Family Farm

Meet the farm

Oak Creek Family Farm

Oak Creek Family Farm, nestled in Yamhill, Oregon, embraces the joy of family and sustainability, offering raw milk from their cherished Saanen goats and a range of homemade products like fresh bread and soap. Known for their welcoming atmosphere and stellar service, they also provide hands-on canning classes for those eager to learn food preservation. This farm is a vibrant hub of community engagement, steeped in the values of self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship.

History and Philosophy

Oak Creek Family Farm began four years ago as a heartwarming blend of two families, all eager to explore self-sustainability and the joys of rural life. The Garcia Gang, as they affectionately call themselves, forged unbreakable bonds among their six children and embarked on a quest for self-sustainability. Today, they are community celebrities thanks to their vibrant, bustling farm where laughter and chaos are part of the charm.

Farming Practices

At Oak Creek Family Farm, they take pride in being family-oriented and deeply committed to sustainable farming. The farm operates with a small, closed herd of Saanen goats known for their excellent milk production. These goats are an integral part of the farm, providing raw milk that's available at the farm stand or via weekly deliveries. The Garcias emphasize quality and minimal intervention in their breeding programs, ensuring a healthy herd with regular health testing.

Offerings

Customers enjoy a delightful variety of locally sourced products, including freshly baked bread, handmade soaps, and elderberry syrup kits. The farm stand, open Fridays and Saturdays, extends a warm welcome for visitors to purchase or pick up pre-ordered items. Beyond staple goods, Oak Creek Family Farm stands out for offering engaging canning classes. These sessions provide practical hands-on experience in both water bath and pressure canning techniques, part of a broader effort to promote the art of food preservation.

Visiting and Buying

Located at 16005 Hwy 47 in Yamhill, Oregon, the farm invites the community to experience its offerings firsthand. During open hours on Fridays and Saturdays, visitors can freely explore the farm stand or attend pre-scheduled canning classes. For those who prefer, pre-ordering is an option through the farm’s online shop, making it easy to pick up freshly prepared products during their visit.

Community Engagement

The farm's adventure into self-sustainability is more than a lifestyle; it's a community movement. Known for their bustling production of natural soaps, simmer pot kits, and elderberry syrup, the Garcias are on a mission to foster connection through wholesome, homemade, and budget-friendly goods. Their spirited take on farming and community engagement has made Oak Creek Family Farm a beloved local fixture.

For more information and to explore their offerings, visit their website at oakcreekoregon.com.