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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

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)

Practical Strategies to Assess and Improve Small Farm Profitability

Farm profitability, an issue for all farmers, is a particular challenge for small-scale, diversified farms selling primarily into local-direct and specialty-wholesale markets. This publication explores how these farmers can...

Lauren Gwin, Tanya Murray | Jul 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Adaptive Learner-Centered Education: A Toolkit for Extension

This guide includes information and resources to develop an adaptive, learner-centered education (ALCE) program. It helps users plan, execute, and analyze an education program that is based on input from stakeholders, ...

Mary Halbleib, Paul Jepson | Jun 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Food Safety and Product Quality

This is the new, eighth publication in the Farm-direct Marketing set. Includes information on aspects of keeping your products fresh and safe, such as proper cooling, handling, and storage, chilling and freezing, ...

Christy Anderson Brekken | May 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Legal Guide to Farm-direct Marketing

This is the new, seventh publication in the "Farm-direct Marketing" series. Covers the risks and regulations associated with a farm-direct small business, including choosing and registering a limited liability business ...