Century Family Farm - Est. 1902
Open Seasonally from June - December.
Farm to Freezer, Pantry, Table —
Located in Junction City, Oregon, Hentze’s specialize in pitting cherries, cutting corn, snipping and cutting green beans, pressing apples for cider, and cracking walnuts and hazelnuts.
In Loving Memory of Gordon Y Hentze
Gordon Hentze passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 71 from heart disease complications. Gordon was born on March 22, 1954, to Merle and Alice Hentze on what is now Hentze Family Century Farm, part of the original Danish Settlement in Junction City where his great grandparents from the Faroe Islands settled. Gordon graduated from Junction City High School in 1972. He attended OSU, graduating with a degree in zoology. During his college years he began working on commercial fishing boats. After graduation, he joined the Peace Corps and spent 3 years helping the villagers of Mundembo, Zaire hand dig fishponds. Upon returning to the family farm, he began growing crops and turned the family's dairy barn into a retail fresh produce shop. He continued fishing in the winter serving as an observer for the NOAA on international fishing vessels for 7 years. In 1990 he met Jan (Hollis) and in April of 1991 they married. Their daughter Kalina was born in 1992. He continued farming his whole life as well as supplementing with work at Eagle Veneer in Junction City and working at the Harrisburg School District doing building maintenance and driving the school bus for 22 years. Gordon is survived by his wife Jan, daughter Kalina (Cameron) of Atlanta, Georgia, sister Karen and brother Greg of Junction City. A family celebration of life will follow at a date TBD on the family farm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Hentze Farm Store
Fourth generation siblings and owners of the store, Gordon and Karen, grew up on the land and continue to honor the 120 year traditions.
The Store —
Select NW seasonal produce. What we do not grow, our neighbors do! Sourcing primarily from the South Willamette Valley. Click below for the traditional harvest schedule.
Opening June 7, 2025
The season always begins with the beloved Oregon Strawberry.
If you like to plan ahead, please email us at hentzefamilyfarm@gmail.com or leave us a message at 541.998.8944.
OctoberFest 2025
Our favorite time of the year! Tractor rides, U-pick pumpkins, fresh apple cider, and so much more.
Stay tuned for all the fall family fun.
The Cook Shack —
Offering comfort food and seasonal lemonades, we utilize ingredients sourced directly from the farm, surrounding sister farms, and butcheries.
Pulled Pork
Carleton Farms Pork, black cherry BBQ sauce, spicy slaw
The Cook Shack is closed for the season - see you June 2025!
Fifth Generation
Kasey & Patrick began their homesteading journey in 2019, moving from Seattle with their hospitality expertise. Keep following the Cook Shack at Hentze Family Farm for updates on what’s to come!
Our goal for more than a century - “ to perpetuate the good life” - drives our small family farm.



