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Stable statewide cash rents for Oregon mask large changes across counties in 2024

Agricultural producers can gain access to the land they need through two general channels. Some own their land, after purchasing it from another landowner, bidding on it in an auction, or inheriting it from a family member. ...

Daniel Bigelow | Oct 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Latest USDA estimates point to continued strong growth in Oregon’s farmland values

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its latest state-level data on farmland values. The data come from the USDA’s June Area Survey, which asks a rotating panel of producers to estimate the market value ...

Daniel Bigelow | Sep 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 5: agritourism

Explore what the 2022 Census of Agriculture tells us about the agritourism and recreational services provided by Oregon’s farms.

Daniel Bigelow, Audrey Comerford, Melissa Fery | Aug 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 4: producer characteristics

See the national, state and county-level demographic characteristics for Oregon’s farmers and ranchers. Learn data on the age, gender, ethnicity and years of experience of agricultural producers in Oregon.

Daniel Bigelow, Nathan Stacey | May 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 3: farm real estate value

Learn the value of farm real estate in Oregon and how it has evolved since the previous census was taken in 2017 and in comparison to the nation as a whole.

Daniel Bigelow | May 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Bridging the gap: Rural health care access and the crucial role of broadband infrastructure

Introduction: Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, yet it remains elusive for millions of residents in rural and underserved areas across the United States. Hindered by geographic barriers, these communities struggle ...

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas, Katie Winter | May 2024 | Article

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 2: distribution of farms by acreage and sales

A deeper look at the census data for Oregon based on acreage and sales class of farms and farmland.

Daniel Bigelow | Mar 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon agriculture by the numbers, part 1: total farms, farmland acres and sales

Learn about changes in Oregon's number of farms, farmland acreage, and sales between 2017 and 2022. Both county and state-level trends are highlighted.

Daniel Bigelow | Feb 2024 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)