About

The Farm

Bethel Springs Farm is a small market farm located 12 miles northwest of Salem, in Rickreall, Oregon. We grow a wide variety of vegetables, along with a few fruit trees, and raise a flock of laying hens and a few barn cats. All of our products are USDA certified organic through Oregon Tilth, since 2014.

The farm property is 59 acres. 41 of those acres are farmed by a neighboring farmer, who has worked this land for many years. Of the balancing 18 acres, 2.5 to 3 are in vegetable production each year.

As we grow vegetables, we strive to work with nature, harnessing the power of life found in seeds, soil microbiology, insects, plants and animals. Our goal is to foster a balanced ecosystem, where all elements are healthy and strong, and produce the most vibrant and delicious fruits and vegetables.

The Farmers

Steven and Michelle Burger own and operate Bethel Springs Farm. Farming is a second career for both of them. Steven, a civil engineer, worked with the City of Portland for 20 plus years in Environmental Services before working on the farm full time. Michelle was an elementary school teacher and librarian in the Portland Public Schools before setting the books aside to work with plants.

In addition to Steven and Michelle, we have one employee.

Incidental Information:

• Steven enjoyed amateur bicycle racing at the PIR Monday Night race series.

• Michelle spent a summer during college driving a tour bus in Alaska.

• Together, they taught English in Port Fouad, Egypt, from 1989 to 1992.