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Adding agritourism: How to create successful tours for your farm or ranch

Hosting tours on your farm or ranch can provide additional income and help tell an important story about Oregon agriculture, rural communities and local food production. Here's a guide to getting started.

Audrey Comerford, Melissa Fery, Pami Monnette | Jan 2020 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Innovative and promising practices in sustainable tourism

Nine case studies on innovative approaches to developing sustainable tourism.

Dec 2019 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Floating Restrooms Maintenance Videos: Chapters 1-5

A series of five videos aimed at service technicians who maintain floating restrooms in Oregon.

Dec 2019 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Historic Molalla Log House finds new home at Hopkins Demonstration Forest

The house, which has stood for centuries in the foothills of the Cascades, is getting a new life – and the public will be learning about its rebirth thanks to the Oregon State University Extension Service.

Kimberly Jacobsen Nelson | Oct 1, 2019 | News story

How Instagram stories can help direct traffic to your agritourism operation

Social media has quickly become an important marketing tool for agritourism. Consumers are using platforms such as Instagram to find authentic farm experiences and places to buy local farm products.

Audrey Comerford, Mary Stewart | Sep 2019 | Article

Oregon Coastal Caucus Economic Summit 2019

The 8th Annual Oregon Coastal Caucus Economic Summit was held August 21-22, 2019 in Florence, Oregon. Video and program links.

Sep 2019 | OSU Sea Grant Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

On-farm Agritourism Activities in Marion County, Oregon from 2017 to 2018

This study describes the scope of on-farm or core agritourism activities offered to visitors on 75 agritourism operations in Marion County during a study period spanning 2017 and 2018. It shows the types and numbers of activities offered, the seasons of agritourism, and reveals the average and median acreage and land use districts typical of agritourism operations. This initial information provides a benchmark for future measurement of the industry segment in Marion County.

Mary Stewart, Weiwei Wang | Sep 2019 | Publication Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to sell produce: by count, volume or weight?

One of a farm's first decisions when setting up to sell produce directly to consumers is how to measure and sell the produce. There are three choices: by count, volume or weight. Here's what to consider.

Mary Stewart | Aug 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Seasonality Chart: What's in Season in the Region

From fruits to flowers and meat to fiber, this chart will help determine what agriculture products are in season and available directly from farms in the Willamette Valley region.

Mary Stewart, Colton Harms | Aug 2019 | Fact Sheet Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Agritourism in the Mid-Willamette Valley

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