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USDA cash rent estimates for Oregon: 2025 update

Some agricultural producers rent the land they farm. This report examines rental rates in Oregon counties.

Daniel Bigelow | Oct 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Episode 62: Exploring Forest Biotechnology (in English)

Join Scott Leavengood and guest-host Teagan McElliot as they delve into the topic of BioEngineering, and how it could be applied beneficially to healthy forests and timber products.

Scott Leavengood, Carrie Cantrell, Steve Strauss | Jun 2025 | Podcast episode

Adding U-pick or U-cut options to your farm

Considering adding a U-pick or cut to your business? This guide provides useful considerations and tips for a successful operation, including infrastructure, risk management, marketing and more.

Audrey Comerford, Melissa Fery | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

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How much can I charge for my farm products?

By Teagan Moran Heidi Noordijk Maud Powell and Larry Lev

Determining the “right” pricing for your products can be challenging for new and experienced farmers and ranchers. Several variables — including cost of production, competition, customer makeup and season — affect pricing. This publication outlines some key considerations that should affect what you charge.

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Farming Resources

Frequently asked questions about using custom-exempt slaughter and processing facilities in Oregon

Some producers choose to sell live animals, and the new owners can have the animals processed at a “custom-exempt,” state-licensed facility. Learn the rules to qualify for this cost-effective exemption.

Rebecca Thistlethwaite | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages

Covers the many factors involved in making decisions related to the use of small-farm property. Discusses the small farm as a hobby, an agricultural tax deferral, and a family income. Explains how to match crop...

Amy Garrett, Chip Bubl, Garry Stephenson, Maud Powell, Lauren Gwin, Melissa Fery, Heather Stoven | Jun 2021 | OSU Extension Catalog

Unoccupied aerial systems: A guide for finding the right system for your Oregon farm

Learn how to choose and operate unoccupied aerial systems (drones) for your Oregon farm. This guide covers setting goals, selecting equipment and meeting legal requirements.

Kristine Buckland, Ann Rasmussen, Lloyd Nackley | Oct 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

More Farm Management Resources

North American Farm Direct Marketing Association (in English): North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association is a membership association dedicated to nurturing the farm direct marketing industry.
Oregon Farmers' Markets Association (in English): The mission of OFMA is "To sustain and promote Oregon farmers’ markets while building community support and economic stability for Oregon’s family farms, small food producers, processors and artisans."
National Agricultural Statistics Service (in English): Detailed information on crops and returns for each state by commodity with some historical data. This site does not contain detailed information on some specialty crops.

Latest News

OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

The program works toward improving small-farm horticultural production and small-scale livestock, poultry and forage production.

Nathan Stacey, Lauren Gwin | Feb 2025 | Impact story

Women Farmer Networks build connection, confidence and careers

These networks provide a supportive space for women and nonbinary farmers to share knowledge, learn hands-on skills and build relationships.

Teagan Moran | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Incarcerated students use OSU Extension materials to plan a farm

Twenty inmates at the prison in Salem took the class, which met once a week over four months.

Chris Branam | Aug 2, 2024 | News story

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Labeling requirements under Oregon’s 1,000 bird exemption?

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