Producing The Very Best Spearmint Oils

Far West Spearmint​ Oil Administrative Committee
Far West Spearmint encourages women, minorities, and the physically challenged to participate in and seek membership on the administrative committee.  
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Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee Staff​
  • Manager - Shane Johnson
  • Field Rep - Kim Brunson 
  • Secretary - Sheri Nolan
  • Office Manager - Nicole Peterson
Far West Spearmint Oil 
​Base Drawing 
The 2027-2028 Far West Spearmint Base Drawing Results: 
Scotch
  • WA - Justin Bos, Sunnyside 
  • OR - Jessica Bingaman, Cove
​Native
  • WA - Dan Mickle, Royal City
  • ID - Jeff Weitz, Caldwell 
USDA Agriculture Marketing Services Marketing Order and Agreements   
Our shared vision is to maintain orderly marketing conditions for United States spearmint oil which will result in our continued supremacy in the world market. We will do this by:
  • Supporting continued production of the world's highest quality oil.
  • Supporting policies which seek to balance supply to the industry and reasonable prices to the growers.
  • Being proactive in domestic and foreign promotion of spearmint oil.
  • Being the leader in supplying the industry with accurate, pertinent and timely statistics on mint oils.
In all of the above, constantly seeking to establish and enhance partnerships with handlers, users, and spearmint and peppermint producers in all areas of the U.S.To view an informative video about Far West Spearmint Oil Production click here.
Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee Events 
2026 FWS Area Grower Meeting Schedule
  • Monday, September 21 - Othello, WA 7pm.  Timeout Pizza 
  • Tuesday, September 22 - Toppenish/Harrah, WA, Noon. Mely's Restaurant & Lounge 
  • Tuesday, September 22 - Sunnyside, WA, 7:00pm.  Snipes Mountain 
  • Wednesday, September 23 - Hermiston, OR, Noon.  Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant 
  • Monday, September 28 - Corinne, UT, Noon. Golden Spike Burgers 
  • Tuesday, September 29 - Nampa, ID, 7:00pm. Smokey Mountain Pizzeria & Grill 

2026 FWS Golf Tournament - Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • The Golf Course at Birch Creek - 69772 Pendleton-John Day Hwy, Pendleton, OR 97801
  • Noon Start Time - Staggered Start Time

2026 FWS Industry Dinner - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 
  • The Golf Course at Birch Creek - 69772 Pendleton-John Day Hwy, Pendleton, OR 97801
  • Dinner Starts at 5:30pm 
                                           Golf and Dinner Registration Form - Click HERE  

2026 FWS Committee Meeting - Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • Pendleton Convention Center - 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801 
  • Meeting Starts at 9:00am 
  • Hotel Room Block - Wildhorse Resort and Casino (46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, OR 97801)
    • Rate: $120.00/night plus tax ​
    • Reservation Link Click HERE
      • Booking ID: BKG1084
      • Password: 14786090
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 

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