The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. Since then, many agencies and states have established their own recovery Web pages. Follow the links below to learn about economic stimulus efforts that affect Oregonians and Oregon agriculture.

As a state agency that both regulates and promotes the industry, ODA is poised to assist farmers, ranchers, food processors, and the many others involved with agriculture to achieve success. Our three-fold mission includes natural resource protection, food safety and consumer protection, and agricultural marketing.

Come celebrate at the State Fair on September 5, 2009. Nineteen farming and ranching families will be inducted into the Century Farm & Ranch Program. The afternoon ceremony will highlight the history of each of the families and ODA Director Katy Coba will greet the award winners onstage. Two "logo" cakes by Roth's Family Markets and chocolate milk from the Tillamook Creamery Association will be served free of charge.

The CF&R Program and the Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation announce "Eating It Up in Eden," the program's first-ever heritage cookbook. Oregon century farms and ranches submitted family favorites and over 100 recipes that are guaranteed to bring everyone to the table. Books are available for purchase through the CF&R Program or in the Information Office at ODA.

Human cases of influenza H1N1 virus (otherwise called swine flu) have been identified in the United States, Mexico, and other countries. There is no evidence at this time that U.S. swine have been infected with this virus. US pork and pork products are safe. Follow the links below for more information.

Oregon is throwing a 150th birthday party and you are invited. Celebrate the state's sesquicentennial in 2009 by getting involved now.