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Our financial specialists offer free access to tools like AgBiz Logic and state-specific enterprise budgets, empowering operators to evaluate land, crop and capital investment decisions. With clear financial planning resources, producers can confidently navigate taxes, cash flow and profitability.

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Farm-direct Marketing: Financial Management

This revision looks at several aspects of a successful farm-direct enterprise, including benefits of good farm financial planning, explanation of important terms used in financial planning, keys to success in financial...

Timothy Delbridge | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Episode 16: Taxes For Woodland Owners

In this episode, Jacob Putney and Tamara Cushing discuss woodland taxation and finance. Cushing is the extension forest business and economics specialist at the University of Florida.

Jacob Putney, Tamara Cushing | Mar 2022 | Podcast episode

How to choose an accountant or tax preparer for your family forest

If you receive income from your forested property, chances are you'll need an accountant or tax preparer. Learn what questions to ask and where to look for potential contractors.

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Agricultural financial program directory

This tool provides information on agricultural financial programs available in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, including grants, loans and other funding opportunities. It allows users to explore the data by program type, specify alternative eligibility criteria, get details on the availability of these programs and access additional information about the programs.

Yu Lu, Agricultural Water Technical Assistance Program (AgTAP) | Apr 2026 | Online resource

The cost of regulatory compliance in the Oregon tree fruit industry

Government regulations are often an overlooked cost of doing business for farmers. Here's a detailed look at how much state and federal regulations cost per acre for four Oregon fruit growers.

Tim Delbridge, Ashley Thompson, Mike McCullough | Nov 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

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 Peer reviewed (Gray level)

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OSU VITA-Extension partnership expands free tax help in Lane County

Volunteers file accurate returns, helping households file returns at no cost.

Chris Branam | Feb 26, 2026 | News story

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AgBiz Logic

AgBiz Logic is a suite of economic, financial, and environmental decision tools for businesses that grow, harvest, package, add value, and sell agricultural products. These tools are open-access (free)!

Clark Seavert | Oct 2021 | Online resource

Oregon Agricultural Enterprise Budgets

Enterprise budgets can be used by producers, lenders, and others to estimate costs and returns for many crop and livestock enterprises. Budgets are available in PDF format, with some also in Excel. Search by region, county, and/or commodity for enterprise budgets to evaluate profitability of crops on your farm.

Apr 2024 | Online resource

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