Discover Station 26 – a seasonal farm stand that specializes in selling locally-sourced hazelnuts and walnuts to the public. While you're there, be sure to meet Danielle and Joe!
How did Station 26 begin?
The Jossy family has been nutty for over half a century, dishing up hazelnuts, walnuts, peaches, apples, and pears straight from their land. Danielle, a proud 5th generation Washington County Farmer, is keeping the legacy alive.
Bob, the original owner of the business, handed the reins to his three daughters about ten years ago. In order to teach them about small business, he encouraged his daughters to form their own LLC and manage the farm stand under their name.
What's the Best Thing About Running Station 26?
Hands down, it's the customers! We get a real kick out of hearing stories from people who've been visiting the farm for years. Some of our customers began coming here as children with their grandparents and are now bringing their own grandchildren. It's a real joy to see this kind of family tradition continue.
What Keeps Us Busy When We're Not on the Farm?
Curious about what we do when we're not working on the farm? Well, both of us have full-time careers outside of farming. Additionally, we have four children, ranging from ages 4 to 16, who keep us busy with athletics and activities. In our free time, Danielle enjoys crafting, DIY home renovations, and baking, while Joe is a sports fanatic who loves watching and playing golf.
Interested in more History of the Jossy Family?
OREGON FARMERS SINCE 1885.
In 1885 Peter Jossy moved to Helvetia Oregon from Grindlewald Switzerland. He bought a farm that is now 2 miles from Sunset Highway.
SON BUYS THE FAMILY FARM
Fred Jossy, the 5th oldest son bought the grain and dairy farm from his father Peter and operated it until 1953. Fred and his wife Anne had 3 sons. The two oldest sons, Earl and Don, attended Oregon State University alumni and became agriculture extension agents. Dick, the youngest son, continued to run the original farm in Helvetia. In 1956, Don purchased a 50 acre farm on Beach Road. and within a year became a full time farmer. In 1968, the 3 sons divided the original Helvetia farm.
DON AND EMMA PLANT THE FIRST PEACH TREES
In 1970, unable to find peaches that Don and his wife, Emma, liked, they planted 4 peach trees. The following spring, two of the trees had died. With this success, in 1973, Don planted 150 more peach trees.
U-PICK PEACH ORCHARD IS PLANTED
Don and Emma have 3 daughters and 1 son. In 1976, Don and his son Bob became partners in Jossy Farms. In 1980, the Veteran peach orchard was planted by Bob's house as a U-pick orchard. Three years later, the first U-pick peaches were sold. Prior to that, all the peaches had been picked and packed by the family.
SIXTH GENERATION FARMERS
Bob has three daughters whom are involved with various aspects of the farm, including managing the nut sale business in November. Bob’s three granddaughters are fortunate enough to grow up on the farm and are 6th generation Washington County Jossy farmers.