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01/24/2025
Some cool history about the Greenbank Farm
Greenbank Farm 120th Anniversary: 1904-2024 – Loganberry History
Founded in 1904, Greenbank Farm was a successful dairy farm until the 1930s, when the cattle herd was struck by tuberculosis and the tragedy forced the farm’s sale.
The new owner, John Molz decided to grow loganberries, a hybrid between blackberries and raspberries. He produced a wine under the name Pommerelle, and Greenbank Farm became the largest loganberry producer in the United States with 125 acres.
In 1984, Pommerelle was sold and the name changed to Ste. Michelle Vintners. A tasting room and wine shop was opened in 1987 by Chateau Ste. Michelle. But in 1995, they decided to sell the Farm to developers, which jumpstarted a community effort to protect the Farm from development.
The Farm was transferred to public ownership in 1997 and the Port of Coupeville was asked to manage it. Shortly afterwards, it was determined that the loganberry crop was no longer feasible due to soil depletion from mono-crop farming over many decades. The loganberries were removed.
Loganberry Pie & Wine🍷
Fortunately, the longstanding Greenbank Farm Wine Shop carries on Greenbank Farm's loganberry wine tradition! They offer a semi-sweet Loganberry wine made from berries grown on regional farms.
And Whidbey Pies bakes a delicious Loganberry pie – it's an island favorite. Available in the Farm restaurant Old Spots Bistro.
We're grateful that these businesses carry on this Greenbank Farm tradition!