New to the Commodity Inspection Division in the Oregon Department of Agriculture is the Plant Health Lab. The program was developed to protect Oregon by providing sampling, inspection, and verification services that promote the economic development of Oregon's agriculture industry.

The programs found within the Plant Health section are conducted statewide and affect all segments of Oregon's agricultural and horticultural community as well as natural resources in urban and rural environments. These programs are an important component in the agency mission to ensure food safety, protect natural resources, and promote agricultural economic development.