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Taxes and Assessments on Oregon Forestland and Timber

Describes Oregon forestland tax and assessment programs and how to determine which options are best for a given forestland owner's situation. Details Oregon's Forestland Program, the Small Tract Forestland Option, the Small Tract Forestland (STF) Severance Tax, and the Forest Products Harvest Tax...

By Chal Landgren | OSU Extension Catalog

Oregon Agricultural Enterprise Budgets

Search by region, county, and/or commodity for enterprise budgets to evaluate profitability of crops on your farm.

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Choosing the Right Service Provider for your Family Forest: Accountant or Tax Preparer

How do you choose the right accountant or tax return preparer for your forest? Part of this important decision is based on personality, but there are some key questions you should ask potential (and maybe even your current) providers of these important services. This publication will guide you what...

By Tamara Cushing | OSU Extension Catalog

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Cost of establishing and managing a vineyard in Oregon

This publication provides an economic analysis of the costs to establish and manage a Pinot noir vineyard in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Although the information is specific to a Willamette Valley scenario, the information is useful for those who are planning to establish a vineyard.

By Patricia Skinkis, Beau Olen | Online Resource

Reviewing Site Productivity Classifications for Forest Property Taxes: A Case Study

Statewide, timberland owners have gone through forest property tax law changes. The process alerted Marshall Kirby, Master Woodland Manager, to issues related to DOR (Dept. of Revenue) assigned forestland classes (also known as site class and forest class) for our timberlands.

By Marshall Kirby | Article

Financing Change & Changing Finance

Carine Goldin knows a lot about French cuisine, having formerly owned a small French restaurant and bakery, and having extensively studied the art of fine cheese making. But when Carine decided to...

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Latest News

Gear up for the new year with 10 ways to garden on a budget

Jan 6, 2017

Changes -- big or small -- help save money

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

OSU’s Seed to Supper program teaches low-budget vegetable gardening

Feb 27, 2015

Get going on a garden with five free classes

By Kym Pokorny | News Story

OSU online agriculture students in Klamath Falls will get in-person support

Mar 20, 2013

Starting in spring term 2013, a new program will give Klamath Community College graduates an opportunity to work toward an Oregon State University online bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences – and receive on-the-ground mentorship and support during their studies.

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Upcoming Events

Costs of Production for Diversified Vegetable Farms

Dallas, OR

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

In this workshop, Tanya Murray from Oregon Tilth will cover the basics of how to account for crop specific costs of production and how cost information can be used for decision-making. Workshop...

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