Johnson Farms with Ed Johnson - Coastal Farm Series

Join us in Brownsmead, Oregon, where Ed Johnson has farmed tidal floodplains for nearly 50 years. From pole beans grown on repurposed gill nets to U-pick berries and Christmas trees, Ed’s story is a living history of coastal farming. He shares the joys and challenges of raising ten children on the farm, adapting to market shifts, and welcoming neighbors into his fields. Produces: U-pick berries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, and a flock of breeding ewes.Fifty years of farming tidal lands, raising a family, and keeping community traditions alive, Ed Johnson’s story is pure coastal resilience.