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Resources
General Information, Grants, Cost-Share
Local, State and Federal Agencies
General Information for Small Farmers
Oregon Small Farms
Oregon Small Farms provides information for the commercial small farmer as well as the small acreage landowner
Oregon State University Extension Service
Publications on agriculture in Oregon as well as information on Extension programs across the state.
Aggie-Bond Program
The purpose of the Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program (aka Aggie Bond Program) is to provide affordable financing to new farmers for financing capital purchases. Business Oregon works with the borrower's local lender.
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
The national sustainable agriculture information service
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)
SARE provides grants and information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life
The New Farm (Rodale Institute)
To inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture
Organic Farming Research Foundation
To foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)
Access to alternative agriculture-related internet sites and documents
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Grants, news, webinar instruction
Local, State & Federal Agencies Links
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Information on laws related to value added processing, food safety, and other agricultural regulatory issues
Jackson Soil & Water Conservation District
Conservation and resource planning information
Oregon NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Farmer and landowner grant programs, online web soil survey, and conservation planning information
USDA Farm Service Agency
Farm loans, price supports, conservation programs and disaster assistance.
Seven Basins Watershed Council
Applegate River Watershed Council
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
What Can I do With My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages
