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Divisions of ODA
Administration and Information Measurement Standards
Agricultural Development Natural Resources
Animal Health & Identification Pesticides
Commodity Inspection Plant
Food Safety
Laboratory Services
Administration and Information
Oregon Department of Agriculutre´s Central Administration and Information Office
 

Agricultural Development
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The Agricultural Development and Marketing Division, located in the Food Innovation Center in Portland, works to foster a sustainable, profitable agricultural economy in Oregon through business and market development. The division helps Oregon companies expand markets for value-added food and agricultural products; works to create jobs through expanding value-added agricultural businesses; and oversees the state´s 28 commodity commissions.
 
Agricultural Development & Marketing Division
 
Gary Roth , Administrator 503-872-6600

Animal Health & Identification
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The Animal Health and Identification Division works to control and eradicate animal diseases, especially those transmissible to humans; prevent livestock theft by denying a market for stolen animals through recording of brands and inspection of animals; and ensure animal feeds meet nutritional and labeling standards.
 
Animal Health and Identification Division
 
Don Hansen , Administrator and State Veterinarian 503-986-4760


Commodity Inspection
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The Commodity Inspection Division provides high quality services which ensure Oregon products meet or exceed the quality requirements of the market place. Quality assurance is provided to Oregon producers, packers and shippers through official sampling, grading, inspection and verification.
 
Commodity Inspection Division
 
Plant Health Program
 
Jim Cramer , Division Administrator 503-986-4620

Food Safety
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The Food Safety Division´s team of field inspectors and staff license and inspect all facets of the food distribution system, except restaurants, to ensure that food is safe for consumers.
 
Food Safety Division
 
Vance Bybee, Division Administrator 503-986-4720

Laboratory Services
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The Regulatory Laboratory, located in the Food Innovation Center in Portland, provides analysis for food and dairy samples, animal feeds, fertilizer and water. The Export Service Center, also in Portland, certifies food for export.
 
Laboratory Services


Measurement Standards
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The Measurement Standards Division assures consumers of accurate weight and measure of food and non-food products, services, and commodities purchased in Oregon. The division also provides official mass, volume, and length standards calibration and ensures motor fuel quality standards.
 
Measurement Standards Division
 
Russ Wyckoff , Administrator    503-986-4767 

Natural Resources
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The Natural Resources Division´s mission is to conserve, protect, and develop natural resources on public and private lands so agriculture will continue to be productive and economically viable in Oregon. Primary program areas include: water quality, confined animal feeding operations, smoke management, land use, and Soil & Water Conservation Districts.
 
Natural Resources Division
 
Ray Jaindl , Administrator    503-986-4700 

Resources for Oregon's Soil and Water Conservation Districts
The Natural Resources Division provides administrative oversight for SWCD programs, provides SWCD director and employee training, and promotes cooperation among all SWCDs.
 
The SWCD Web site provides calendars, services, and a helpful toolbox to Oregon's 45 Soil & Water Conservation Districts. 

Pesticides
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The Pesticides Division seeks to protect people and the environment from adverse effects of pesticide use while maintaining the availability of pesticides for beneficial uses. The division regulates the sale and use of pesticides, provides testing and licensing of all users of restricted-use pesticides, is responsible for fertilizer registration, and investigates incidents of pesticide misuse.
 
Pesticides Division
 
Chris Kirby, Administrator     503-986-4638 

Plant
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The Plant Division works to exclude, detect, and control or eradicate serious insect pests and plant diseases; enhance the agricultural value of nursery stock, Christmas trees, seeds and other agricultural products for export through pest and disease inspection and certification; and oversee statewide noxious weed control efforts.
 
Plant Division
 
Dan Hilburn , Administrator 503-986-4636

 
Page updated: January 23, 2008

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