Resources

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.

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