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Shop at the Dock Garibaldi: Seafood in season - April 2020 (in English)

Learn more about what seafood is fresh and available right now in Garibaldi in early April, 2020 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Amanda Gladics | Apr 2020 | Video

Agritourism in the Mid-Willamette Valley (in English)

Agritourism connects consumers and tourists with agricultural products and places. It’s a way for producers on farms and ranches to diversify their business.

Mary Stewart, Michael Calcagno | Jul 2019 | Video

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OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

The program works toward improving small-farm horticultural production and small-scale livestock, poultry and forage production.

Lauren Gwin | Apr 2024 | Impact story

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New OSU study values annual economic impact of Willamette Valley agritourism at nearly $1 billion

Agritourism can take the form of farm-direct sales, education, entertainment, outdoor recreation and hospitality.

Chris Branam | Mar 21, 2024 | News story

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OSU Extension helps Warm Springs tribal members loop back to food preservation

In 2022, 14 Warm Springs community members, primarily elders, went on the Warm Springs Fruit Loop tour. The canning classes held afterward helped participants refresh their skills and get caught up on any changes to methods.

Tracy Wilson | May 2023 | Impact story

More Agritourism Resources

• Online Course: Developing a successful agritourism business in Oregon (in English): If you've considered agricultural tourism as an option for your farm business, then this is the class for you. Over the course of this program, you will build an understanding of the multiple elements involved in setting up and managing a successful agritourism enterprise. These topics include types of agricultural tourism enterprises and how agritourism can become a part of your whole farm business. You will learn about managing risk, understanding legal requirements, marketing your agricultural tourism business, and customer service and hospitality.
• ORS 30.671-30.677 (in English): The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are the codified laws of the State of Oregon. The document is published every two years. Use this link to find specific laws pertaining to "activities arising out of agritourism activities". This section of Chapter 30 includes: A definition of agritourism - Limitations on liability of agri-tourism professional; exceptions - and wording of an official "notice" that must be posted at each agritourism site.
• ORS 215.213 & ORS 215.283 (in English): The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) are the codified laws of the State of Oregon. The document is published every two years. Use this link to find specific laws pertaining to approved uses that "may be established in any area zoned for exclusive farm use".  These sections of Chapter 215 includes: Allowable use on farmland, including agritourism activities.  Be sure to consult related statute ORS 215.283 (from ORS site, use left column then scroll down)
• Oregon Agritourism Handbook (in English): If you’re just getting started exploring agritourism or have an existing business, the Oregon Agritourism Handbook is an on-line guide that has many useful topics that will be helpful in your business planning.