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About Oregon agriculture
It's all about agriculture
Armchair tour of Oregon agriculture
Conservation and innovation highlights from Oregon agriculture
Report from the Board of Ag: The State of Oregon Agriculture
Oregon Agripedia
Ask a question about Oregon agriculture
Brand Oregon marketing campaign
Road crop identification signs
Growing regions in Oregon
Oregon agricultural photos
Oregon agricultural commodities
Oregon State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural literacy and education
Statistics and Oregon State University studies available
It's all about agriculture
It´s all about agriculture.
 
That´s the phrase ODA Director Katy Coba uses in all of her speaking engagements. Agriculture is a leading industry in the state and provides the high quality products and great bounty that is part of the Oregon story.
 
Armchair tour of Oregon agriculture
Get out the popcorn, put your feet up, and learn about the diviersity of Oregon agriculture in this short presentation. This presentation provides a great introduction for students and others curious about the agriculture industry in Oregon.
 
Conservation and innovation highlights from Oregon agriculture
Photo of stream award winners.
Read stories about some of Oregon's progressive producers and processors. Learn what they're doing to improve agriculture in Oregon.
Highlights from Oregon agriculture
 
Report from the Board of Ag: The State of Oregon Agriculture
The 2005 Oregon Legislature passed HB 2196 requiring the State Board of Agriculture to prepare biennial reports to the governor and legislative assembly regarding the status of the agriculture industry.
 
This document is a comprehensive overview of many topics and issues related to, impacting, and affected by agriculture.
 
An executive summary outlines the current highlights, while the report delves into the background and details of these topics.
 
http://oregon.gov/ODA/bd_rpt_toc.shtml

Oregon Agripedia
The first edition of the Oregon Agripedia combines the information of the Oregon Agricultural Statistics Bulletin, the Oregon Farmer's Handbook, and the Oregon Agricultural Resources Directory into one handy reference for Oregon agriculture facts, laws, and resources.
 
A limited number of copies are available now. Request your Agripedia now by calling 503-986-4550 or sending your request to:
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Information Office
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-2532
info@oda.state.or.us
Order form
Agripedia online 
Ask a question about Oregon agriculture
ODA specialists will respond to your online request for information.
http://oda.state.or.us/dbs/ask_the_expert/ask.lasso
 
Brand Oregon marketing campaign
Governor Kulongoski´s commitment to marketing Oregon under a unified "brand" recognizes the need to leverage statewide marketing efforts to create more impact and bring about positive economic returns to Oregon businesses and the state´s economy.
 
Several early efforts of Brand Oregon showcase Oregon agricultural products. Learn about the successful Oregon Seafood Campaign and the Oregon Bounty Promotion.
 
Road crop identification signs
photo of a road crop sign for beets
The Agri-Business Council sponsors crop signs
Newly redesigned road crop and breed identification signs help travelers identify the crop that is growing or the breed that is being raised in fields that are along roadways. They are a great tool to help educate the public about agriculture and its importance to their daily lives.

Two types of signs are available:
  • Road crop breed signs
    • Large sign to display along major highways, freeways and roadways. Signs include an image of the crop or breed and easy-to-read lettering.
  • Varietal signs 
    • Smaller sign to identify specific varieties of crops. Suitable for smaller backroads or when displaying multiple signs on one piece of land.
To view examples and obtain ordering information, visit the Agri-Business Council of Oregon Web site.

Growing regions in Oregon
map of Oregon growing regions
http://oregon.gov/ODA/regions.shtml
 
Oregon agricultural photos
Many photos from the ODA Website may be used without charge. Browse the ODA photo gallery to view images or request special photos.
 
Oregon ag photo gallery
Oregon agricultural commodities
Oregon is host to over 200 different agricultural commodities.
Oregon State Board of Agriculture
The 10-member State Board of Agriculture advises the Oregon Department of Agriculture on policy issues and development of rules.
Agricultural literacy and education
Ag in the Classroom provides resources for teachers and students in a classroom setting
Visit Ag in the Classroom and learn more about what this invaluable program provides teachers and their students, including publications and training materials.
Statistics and Oregon State University studies available
There are several ways to find out about Oregon's agricultural statistics. The USDA-NASS Oregon Field Office publishes Oregon statistics each year in the "Agricultural and Fisheries Statistics Bulletin." The Bulletin is published in partnership with the ODA, and is now combined with the "Agricultural Resources Directory" and the "Farmers' Handbook" in one handy publication called the Oregon Agripedia.
 
CD-ROM versions of the Agripedia may be ordered, or you may view it online.
 
Oregon State University (OSU) agricultural statistics resource material
Now available, downloadable versions of the following studies:
 
OSU 2007, Farm Gate Sales (pdf, 326 kb)
 
OSU Agriculture's Economic Footprint Study (pdf, 434 kb)
 
OSU Value-added Study (pdf, 1.5 mb)

 
Page updated: November 18, 2008

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