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National Agricultural Statistics Service

Detailed information on crops and returns for each state by commodity with some historical data. This site does not contain detailed information on some specialty crops.

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Small Farms Funding Resources

This guide contains information about issues to consider before starting a farming operation with links to full-text guides on how to start a farm business, and develop business and marketing plans. It also contains information about funding sources for beginning farmers, training, technical assistance contacts, organizations with resources and programs for beginning and experienced farmers, and more.

Mary Louise Reynnells, Patricia LaCaille John | Mar 2018 | Online resource

Growing Farms: Successful Whole Farm Management

Successful Whole Farm Management provides farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to develop and manage a successful farm business. This course is intended for people who are considering starting a farm business, those within their first five years of farming and others who may be considering major changes to their farm business.

Mar 2018 | Online resource

Raising Rabbits for Meat—Providing Basic Care, part 2

Welcome to 'Living on the Land' by Oregon State University Extension Service. If you're considering breeding rabbits, here are key points: wait until they're mature, observe signals from the female (doe), and introduce her to the...

Elli Korthuis, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Mar 2018 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Starting a Distilled Spirit Business: A Guide to Completing the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Application and Oregon Liquor Control Commission Licensing Process

Craft distilling is a growing industry, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for registering a distilled spirit business and getting the proper permits. Want to learn ...

Derrick Risner, Paul Hughes, Lisbeth Goddik, Sebastian Ramirez | Jan 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Breaking new ground: Farmer perspectives on organic transition

This publication explains the positive affects of organic farming, while also presenting farmer perspectives about the transition as well.

Lauren Gwin, Garry Stephenson, Chris Schreiner, Sarah Brown | Mar 2017 | Online resource

Frequently asked questions: Using custom-exempt slaughter and processing facilities in Oregon for beef, pork, lamb, & goat

If livestock producers in Oregon wish to sell meat, they must have their livestock slaughtered and processed at a USDA-inspected facility. Some producers have chosen to sell live animals, which the customers, as the new owners, ...

Lauren Gwin, Jim Postlewait | Dec 2016 | Article

Labeling requirements under Oregon’s 1,000 bird exemption

Oregon's 1,000 bird exemption allows small poultry producers to sell directly to consumers. But there are labeling requirements that include safe food handling instructions and other information. Learn what's required.

Dec 2016 | Article

Meat and poultry processing regulations in Oregon: A short guide

Farmers and ranchers around Oregon raise and sell livestock and poultry for a variety of local and regional markets. Processing is a necessary but often complex link in the chain connecting farms to end consumers. Here are ...

Lauren Gwin | Dec 2016 | Article

An introduction to whole farm systems design

Whole farm systems are a departure from American industrial agriculture. Whole farming takes into consideration a farming pattern that is based on diversity — biological, economical and social. Here's a guide.

Maud Powell, Nick Andrews, Melissa Matthewson, Shelley Elkovich, Gwendolyn Ellen, Tim Franklin, Don Tipping | Jul 2016 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)