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"Volatility in milk and grain markets have probably never been greater. That volatility will create opportunity. But, you can go from the best year you ever had to the worst year to be best year and back. The peaks will be higher and the valleys will be lower. So you have to have strategies and then execute them to maximize profits on the upside and minimize losses in down years."
-Dr. David Kohl
Agricultural economist
Every agricultural operation needs a good risk management plan. Agricultural producers face many risks everyday and using strategies to mitigate those risks is the best way to keep agriculture viable in Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the USDA's Risk Management Agency are conducting a partnership to increase visibility and understanding of the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) and Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite (AGR-Lite) policies in Oregon and the Willamette Valley in particular.
Attend a "Farming is Risky Business: Managing Risk to Bolster the Bottom Line" Workshop at the following grower meetings or call the department to schedule a presentation for your group.
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