Archive - On the Land, with Kristof Farms

When the Fawns Arrive and ICE Follows

Even in rural Oregon, immigration raids disrupt families—and stir unexpected solidarity

Jun 24 •

Where the Wild Things Sip

Trophies for Our Cider, Cheers from the Farm

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Come for the Wine, Stay for the Cougars

Tastings Are By Reservation… Unless You’re a Mountain Lion

May 6 •

April 2025

Wine Enthusiasts and Cougars Both Visit (Fortunately They don't Meet)

Spring Is a Glorious Time to Be on a Farm!

Apr 23 •

March 2025

Pinot noir is "Sex in a Bottle"

With apologies to Shakespeare, Nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This is a grape!'"

Mar 23 •

February 2025

Cougars, Missing Friends and a New Rosé

Oh, the magic of watching bottles fill with wine.

Feb 28 •

A Lesson in Seduction

Also, a crew cut in the vineyard and a Valentine's Day special

Feb 4 •

January 2025

The Glories of Life on a Farm

You may lose power or get snowed in. Ah, but nature stretches your mind!

Jan 31 •

December 2024

Grappling with Alcohol as Well as Imbibing it

We're also acknowledging Trump's victory with, er, something special

Dec 31, 2024 •

Here's What Visitors Taught Us

We've learned that we want to share our farm (sometimes), and that we should offer Christmas gifts.

Dec 3, 2024 •

October 2024

We're Opening Our Farm for Tastings -- Occasionally!

But expect rustic, and Connie may bark at you

Oct 20, 2024 •

Drumroll, Please: Our Wines Are Rated!

Plus a shout-out to the immigrant workers who harvest our grapes in the vineyard.

Oct 6, 2024 •

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