Gathering Together Farm

What Gathering Together Farm does

Gathering Together Farm is a privately held certified organic produce farm founded in 1987 by John Eveland and Sally Brewer in Philomath, Oregon. The farm cultivates over 50 crop types across 300+ varieties on 67 acres of small parcels (1–5 acres) along the Marys River in the Willamette Valley, employing proprietary compost-driven soil fertility practices and USDA organic certification held continuously since inception. Headcount peaks above 100 employees during harvest, comprising year-round field crews, seasonal marketeers, kitchen staff, and office personnel.

The business operates six integrated revenue channels: an on-farm Farmstand retail store, a 35-seat farm-to-table restaurant with wood-fired oven serving lunch Wednesday–Saturday, a 400-member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program running a 21-week main season, attendance at five regional farmers markets (Corvallis, Beaverton, PSU Portland, Hillsdale, Newport), wholesale distribution to 145+ restaurants and grocers (including named accounts such as Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Higgins, Coquine, and Pastificio) facilitated by distributor Organically Grown Company, and paid farm tours. The CSA is priced at $775–800 for the main season with optional $200 add-ons, and wholesale distribution runs on twice-weekly availability lists with structured delivery to Philomath/Corvallis (twice weekly) and Portland (once weekly).

Gathering Together Farm serves Willamette Valley consumers, Portland-area restaurants, food co-ops, and individual households, with CSA pickup locations spanning Philomath, Corvallis, Newport, and Portland. The farm has remained independent throughout its history and has no disclosed institutional investment or parent company; in 2026 the founders listed the business for sale for retirement purposes while affirming that all farm and restaurant operations continue normally.

Name

Gathering Together Farm

Legal name

Gathering Together Farm

Website

https://gatheringtogetherfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gathering Together Farm is a certified organic farm in Philomath, Oregon, founded in 1987, operating an integrated farm-to-table business across Farmstand retail, a 35-seat restaurant, a 400-member CSA, five farmers markets, and wholesale distribution to 145+ restaurants and grocers in the Willamette Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certified Organic Produce and Farm-to-Table Food

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Organic vegetable farming
• CSA subscription programs
• Farm-to-table dining
• Wholesale produce distribution
• Farmers market retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Philomath

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Farmstand Retail Sales: On-farm retail selling produce, bread, pastries, and local artisanal goods. Products include Chad's bread, potato doughnuts, GTF whole chickens, house salsa, and goods from local vendors including dairy, meats, eggs, grains, and brews.
2. Farm-to-Table Restaurant: 35-seat rustic farm-to-table restaurant offering lunch service Wed-Sat 11am-3pm. Menu changes weekly based on seasonal farm produce. Wood-fired oven for pizzas and other dishes. All bread, pasta, and pastries made in-house.
3. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): 21-week main season CSA subscription ($775-800) with optional 6-week Fall CSA (+$200) and Salad Addicts option (+$200). 400 members registered. Multiple pickup locations in Philomath, Corvallis, Newport, and Portland.
4. Wholesale Produce Sales: Wholesale produce to 145+ restaurants and grocers in Philomath, Corvallis, Newport, and Portland areas. Availability lists sent twice weekly. Delivery twice weekly to Philomath/Corvallis, once weekly to Portland.
5. Farmers' Market Sales: Sales at 5 farmers' market locations: Corvallis Farmers' Market (Saturdays), Beaverton Farmers' Market (Saturdays), PSU Farmers' Market (Saturdays), Hillsdale Farmers' Market (Sundays), and Newport Farmers' Market (Saturdays).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gathering Together Farm produces and sells certified organic vegetables, fruits, artisan bread, and pastries across six interconnected channels: an on-farm Farmstand retail store, a 35-seat farm-to-table restaurant with wood-fired cooking, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program running 21 weeks per season, five regional farmers' market locations, wholesale distribution to 145+ restaurants and grocers, and paid educational farm tours. Operations center on 67 acres of certified organic farmland in Philomath, Oregon, growing 50+ crop types in 300+ varieties.

Product overview

Gathering Together Farm operates as an integrated farm-to-table enterprise centered on certified organic vegetable and fruit production. Founded in 1987, the farm spans over 67 acres and grows more than 50 vegetable types in over 300 varieties. The business comprises six interconnected offerings: the Farmstand retail store, the on-farm restaurant, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program with 400 members, five farmers market locations, wholesale produce distribution to restaurants and grocers, and farm tour experiences. All operations support each other—the restaurant and Farmstand showcase produce grown on-site, CSA members receive weekly harvests, wholesale customers include local restaurants, and farmers markets extend the farm's reach across the Willamette Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farmstand Retail On-farm retail store open Wednesday through Saturday selling freshly harvested organic produce, in-house artisan bread (Chad's Levain, Altamura, baguettes), potato doughnuts, GTF whole chickens, house salsa, and curated local artisanal goods (dairy, meats, eggs, grains, brews). Targets local residents and farm visitors.
• Farm-to-Table Restaurant Rustic 35-seat on-farm restaurant serving lunch Wednesday-Saturday 11am-3pm with a menu that changes weekly based on seasonal farm produce. Features a wood-fired oven producing naturally leavened pizzas and scratch-made dishes using all in-house bread, pasta, and pastries. No reservations accepted. Targets diners seeking authentic farm-to-table experiences.
• CSA Subscription Program Subscription CSA program offering a 21-week main season ($775–800) with optional 6-week Fall season (+$200) and Salad Addicts add-on (+$200). Members receive weekly produce boxes featuring 40+ crops in 100+ varieties from 67 acres of certified organic land. Pickup available at multiple locations across Philomath, Corvallis, Portland, Beaverton, Hillsdale, and Newport. 400 members registered for 2026.
• Farmers' Market Sales Sales of fresh organic produce at five farmers' market locations: Corvallis (Saturdays), Beaverton (Saturdays), PSU Portland (Saturdays), Hillsdale (Sundays), and Newport (Saturdays). Known for creative flowing vegetable displays and the 'Vegucation Station' offering taste samples and cooking demonstrations.
• Wholesale Produce Distribution Wholesale supply of 70+ organic vegetable varieties to 145+ restaurants and grocers in Philomath, Corvallis, Newport, and Portland. Availability lists sent twice weekly; delivery twice weekly to Philomath/Corvallis and weekly to Portland, plus pickup at 6 farmers' market locations. Customers include Ken's Artisan Pizza, Higgins Restaurant, Coquine, Pastificio, Our Table, Obon, and Organically Grown Company distributor.
• Guided Farm Tours Educational guided tours of the working organic farm lasting 60-90 minutes, offered Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am or 1:00pm for $150 per group. Optional lunch reservations available at 11:00am to combine the tour with farm-to-table restaurant dining. Targets school groups, researchers, and visitors interested in organic farming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,742 pounds of salad mix sold to wholesale customers annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Honey Tree ApiariesminorOthersSmall honey bee farm located at the base of the Coast Range Mountains in Alpine, OR. Their bees pollinate crops such as cherries, blueberries, meadow foam, pumpkin, cabbage, and radishes to produce distinct varietal honeys. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• The Thyme GardenminorOthersBeautiful botanical gardens offering all-natural herb starts, seeds, and body care line including lip balms, lotion bars, and salves. Located in Alsea, Oregon. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• Azure StandardminorOthersFamily-owned independent company dedicated to providing carefully chosen, affordable organic, natural and non-GMO groceries, health, household and garden products. Sells Sweet Creek Foods and other products. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• Moku ChocolateminorOthersAward-winning local chocolate maker who sources direct trade cacao beans from Madagascar, Nicaragua, and Sierra Leone. Goal to connect consumers to the land where cacao comes from. Available in vegan options. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• Lonesome WhistleminorOthersCommitted to organic grain farming offering healthy and nutritious staple foods. Grows diverse varieties of grains including flours, popcorn, oats, and beans. Located in Junction City, Oregon, farming since 2003. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• Plant PosseminorOthersPlant-powered people producing jewelry and art promoting plant pride. A portion of profits donated to various animal sanctuaries and animal organizations. Featured vendor at GTF Farmstand.
• Organically Grown CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner for GTF produce to local and regional food co-ops, markets, and many premier restaurants in the Corvallis and Portland areas. Major wholesale channel for GTF vegetables.
• First Alternative Natural Foods Co-opcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal natural foods co-op in Corvallis purchasing GTF wholesale produce. One of 145 wholesale customers.
• NW Hills Community ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSA pickup location partner in Corvallis. Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• G-Love RestaurantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSA pickup location partner in Portland (Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and wholesale organic produce customer.
• Kens Artisan PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortland restaurant using GTF wholesale organic produce for artisan pizzas.
• CoquineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortland restaurant using GTF wholesale organic produce.
• OceanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant using GTF wholesale organic produce.
• Our TableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant using GTF wholesale organic produce.
• PNW CSA CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SNAP/EBT food benefits and Double Up Food Bucks matching program that can cover 50% of CSA share cost for eligible participants.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Polyface Farm: Swoope, Virginia-based diversified organic farm operating direct-to-consumer sales, on-farm store, and broad CSA-style buying club relationships with restaurants and households. Comparable diversified direct-sales agricultural brand.
• Kookoolan Farms: Yamhill, Oregon-based small diversified organic farm offering farm-stand retail, farm tours, and direct-to-consumer sales of produce, meat, and value-added goods. Similar PNW small-farm direct-sales structure.
• Ayers Creek Farm: Willamette Valley-based organic farm in Gaston, Oregon growing diverse crops and selling via farmers' markets and direct channels. Closest geographic comparable in the same regional market with similar diversified direct-sales ethos.
• Suzie's Farm: San Diego-based USDA-certified organic farm with CSA subscriptions, on-site farmstand, U-pick activities, and farm-to-table events. Comparable integrated CSA + farmstand + agritourism model in a different regional market.
• Local Roots Farm: Snoqualmie, Washington-based certified organic CSA farm operating weekly produce box subscriptions and farmers' market sales. Comparable direct-to-consumer organic vegetable CSA operator in the Pacific Northwest.
• Full Belly Farm: Guinda, California-based certified organic farm operating CSA subscriptions, on-farm farmstand, farm dinners, and wholesale distribution with 350+ acres of diverse vegetables. Closest direct operational analog to GTF's vertically-integrated CSA + farmstand + wholesale model.
• Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center: Carnation, Washington-based nonprofit organic farm operating CSA subscriptions, on-site farmstand, and wholesale distribution in the greater Seattle market. Comparable PNW CSA + farmstand integrated model.
• Deck Family Farm: Junction City, Oregon-based certified organic, pasture-based family farm offering CSA shares, on-farm store, and direct restaurant/wholesale sales in the Willamette Valley. Same geographic and operational model as GTF.

Broad incumbents

• Earthbound Farm: Largest U.S. grower of organic salads and vegetables, originally a small CSA farm, now operating nationally via grocery retail. Comparable organic vegetable heritage but vastly broader geographic and channel scale as a BROAD_INCUMBENT reference point.

Others

• Organically Grown Company: Eugene, Oregon-based organic produce wholesale distributor that is GTF's named channel partner, distributing GTF produce to co-ops, markets, and restaurants across the Pacific Northwest. Channel infrastructure peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GatheringTogetherFarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/gathering.together.restaurant

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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