Browse resources Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 resources Photo: Lynn Ketchum (Cropped from original) How the Rogue Valley became famous for pears The Rogue Valley growers were pioneers in pear production, growing over 24 varieties and setting quality standards in packing pears. The Rogue Valley was the first and largest red pear growing region in the Pacific Northwest in... Jul 2007 | Article