The Oregon dream has flourished since European settlement days. Early explorers and trappers were pulled ever further west by dreams of riches from a land of bountiful resources and great beauty near the Pacific Ocean. The soil was so rich; you could just throw a seed and expect to get a bumper crop. Or walk on the back of salmon to cross a stream. Wildlife flourished is this mellow land of plenty. There were few others that claimed this region as the native population was decimated by disease. Their traditional areas for growing and gathering food were free for the taking and many hardy souls braved the arduous journey to cross the continent and settle in this land of promise. This migration continues today and though the journey may be easier the challenges, though different, are still as significant. It will take a concerted effort of regions human population to preserve this land and the Oregon dream.
This is an unfolding narrative relating to the personal experiences and personal views of Ted Gahr, co-owner of Gahr Farm with his wife Harriet. The historical information may not be factual as much of the detail is from memory. As I write this, the plans for the farm are still just dreams created while sitting on the seat of a tractor or doing land management chores. Development plans for the farm are in the formative stages and will appear overtime as additional chapters in the narrative.