Cultural Practices

● Oregon is the nation's leading hazelnut producer. ● The state contributes over 98 % of U.S. production, about 3 to 5 % of the world’s hazelnuts. ● In 1997, 27,760 acres of hazelnut trees yielded 46,000 tons of nuts valued at $41,938,000. The 1998 crop, however, was 65 % smaller than the previous crop. ● Oregon hazelnut production costs are $1,425 per acre, which are about 65 % of the gross profits. ● Shelled nuts account for 53 % of the market. This translates to 8,850 tons of nut meat. Nuts in the shell comprise the remaining 47 % of the market. Production Regions Oregon's Willamette Valley farmers have grown hazelnuts since 1858 when the nuts were called filberts, a term still used by many Oregonians. Counties in order of production are Yamhill, Washington, Marion, Clackamas, Lane, Polk, Linn, and Benton. Yamhill County produces 9,930 tons or 21.6 % of the state’s total (3)