Crown J · Pacific Northwest
Premium cherries & filberts, grown along the Columbia.
440 acres of premium cherries in Franklin County, Washington. 300 acres of filberts in Linn County, Oregon. Jackass Mountain Ranch is one of the first to market each season — delivering Crown J cherries to Walmart, Kroger, ALDI, Safeway, and retailers across the US, Canada, and Asia.
A Family Legacy
Built on hard work, three generations deep
Dave and Ami MacHugh — both third-generation farmers — built Jackass Mountain Ranch from the ground up along the Columbia River, where warm days, cool nights, and rich soils create one of the most perfect microclimates on earth for growing premium cherries. Look for our Crown J brand at your favorite retailers worldwide.
A Word from the Ranch
The Harvest
Our Cherry Varieties
From classic Bings to golden Rainiers, we grow the varieties that families love.
Bing
Deep mahogany red
The classic — firm, juicy, intensely sweet
Harvest · Late June — Early July
Chelan
Dark red to mahogany
Premium early-season cherry that kicks off the harvest
Harvest · Mid — Late June
Rainier
Yellow with a red blush
The golden showstopper with incredible sweetness
Harvest · Early — Mid July
Burgundy Pearl
Deep burgundy, almost black
Our newest variety — large, firm, and intensely sweet
Harvest · Late June — Early July
Willamette Valley
Oregon Filberts
From our orchards in Millersburg, Oregon, we grow premium filberts in the heart of the Willamette Valley — one of the world's finest hazelnut-growing regions. Sold as whole nuts, our filberts are perfect for snacking, baking, and culinary use.
Find Us In Store
Crown J, near you
Jackass Mountain Ranch cherries and filberts are available at select retailers nationwide.
When to Look
Cherry Season Calendar
Our harvest can kick off as early as late May and runs through summer, depending on the variety.