Partnerships
Shaping The Future, Together
We know that, together, there is so much we can achieve. That’s why we partner with experts at top industry institutions to better the land and our farming techniques.
Current Partnerships
Hop Partners
Indie Hops
We grow Strata® for Indie Hops, the Oregon-based hop developer and supplier who launched this exciting new variety in 2018. Founded by craft beer enthusiasts, Indie Hops is focused on breeding new cultivars that help brewers captivate beer lovers. We share their passion for advancing the future of hops.
Yakima Chief Hops
We grow Citra®, Mosaic®, and Talus® for Yakima Chief Hops — a grower-owned hop supplier that connects family farms like ours to brewers around the world. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation aligns closely with our values.
Yakima Chief Ranches
We partner with Yakima Chief Ranches, who support growers like us through programs that strengthen farm operations and leadership. Their Return to Grower and Next Generation programs help us invest in facility upgrades and train future leaders, while their Hop Breeding Company partnership provides access to high-quality, disease-resistant varieties. We also participate in their Green Chief® program, promoting sustainable and quality-driven hop production
Barley Partners
Linc Malt
We partner with LINC Malt, a farmer-owned cooperative that creates new regional markets for high-value grains. Together, we identify specific barley varieties and farm sources to produce craft malt with unique, local character for brewers and distillers across the Inland Northwest. Through this direct relationship, each grain lot can be traced back to the farm and land where it was grown, connecting the story of our fields to the flavors in every pint. We share LINC Malt’s commitment to supporting local agriculture and celebrating a strong sense of place in craft malt.
Hazelnut Partners
George Packing Company
We partner with George Packing Company, a trusted name in Northwest hazelnut processing and distribution. Our collaboration began more than 27 years ago with the development of our first traditional hazelnut processing plant. Since then, George Packing has provided growers like us with expert support—from selecting new plantings to implementing sustainable, affordable orchard management practices. Together, we’re helping produce rich, flavorful Northwest hazelnuts while advancing the long-term vitality of the region’s orchards.
Research Partners
Research on the Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Hop Quality with Oregon State University’s Dept. of Food Science and Technology
As wildfires become increasingly common in Oregon, we’ve been working with Dr. Cade Jobe and OSU to better understand how wildfire smoke impacts the delicate flavors and aromas hops provide. By studying these effects, we can help protect Oregon’s hop industry.
Weed Management Trials with Oregon State University’s Department of Horticulture
We’re working with Dr. Marcelo Moretti to advance more efficient land cultivation solutions, from novel electric weed control to evaluating new chemistries for weed suppression.
Research on Native Cover Crops and Basalt Application in Hazelnut Orchards with University of Oregon’s Dept. of Biology & Environmental Studies
We’ve partnered with Dr. Lauren Hallet and UO to develop native cover crop techniques that prevent habitat loss, erosion, and increased chemical use from standard soil maintenance methods in Oregon’s hazelnut orchards.
Conservation Partners
Salmon-Safe
We partner with Salmon-Safe, an organization that protects and restores Pacific Northwest watersheds through ecologically sustainable land management. Our Salmon-Safe certification recognizes our shared commitment to healthy ecosystems and the protection of native wildlife.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
We partner with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a long-standing supporter of agricultural producers, to reduce our impact on natural resources while rebuilding ecosystems that coexist with our farms. Through regenerative farming practices at Westwood Farms, we’re working to restore balance to the land and create a self-sustaining environment where agriculture and nature thrive together. NRCS programs help us enhance soil health, preserve water quality, and steward our land responsibly. Together, we’re ensuring that Westwood Farms continues to thrive for generations to come through a shared commitment to regenerative, land-based conservation.
Green Chief®
We are proud to be part of Green Chief®, a grower-led best practices program developed in partnership with Yakima Chief Ranches. As one of the farms in the program, we collaborate regularly to promote sustainability, quality, and traceability, ensuring responsible farming and consistently high-quality hops.
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