Thanks to our good friends @ Walchli Organics ( certified Organic growers by the Oregon Dept of Agriculture.) Teresa Walchli says "these are a bunch of great workers and give it 100%!"
check out the videos of the guys and gals tossing the watermelons...
I noticed on "Whats happening hermiston" facebook page people are ready to dive into a good ol fashion Hermiston watermelon! when will they be ready?
According to the comments section....some are starting to pop up at a few select produce stands...
Onions and potatoes generate way more revenue than watermelons in Hermiston and the surrounding areas. So why is Hermiston famous for watermelons? Because they're cooler to be associated with than "the place that burns off chemical weapons" and most importantly...