Klock Farm and Nursery

In the summer of 1980, Clair Klock and his wife Beverly leased the Larson Blueberry Farm in Corbett, Oregon, a 20-acre farm with mature plantings of blueberries, apples, raspberries, and various caneberries. Over the next eleven years, they expanded the operation to include U-Pick and commercial picking, harvesting approximately 50 tons of blueberries each season. In 1982, they purchased a 27-acre property in Corbett and established Klock Farm, offering blueberries, raspberries, and marionberries, along with a small nursery operation. After 35 years in the blueberry U-pick business, Clair and Beverly retired, leasing the blueberry field to their daughter and grandson.

Klock Farm employs a strict form of Integrated Pest Management, reducing pesticide and fertilizer use significantly compared to conventional blueberry operations. They have implemented grass conservation cover between blueberry rows and a windbreak to combat erosion. The farm collaborates with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to manage 16 acres for wildlife diversity and watershed health, including habitats for owls, hawks, and other wildlife. The farm also encourages native pollinator habitats, working with the Xerces Society to support solitary pollinators.

Klock Farm offers U-pick memberships, providing members with access to fully ripe bushes and a peaceful picking environment. The farm sells a variety of blueberry plants, including Duke, Bluecrop, Elliott, Jersey, Ivanhoe, and Eberhardt. They have converted 15 acres of forest land to wildlife and riparian programs, managing the land for long-term objectives and controlling invasive species. The farm also focuses on reducing greenhouse gases and enhancing wildlife habitat.