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Procuring and processing maple and walnut syrup in compliance with Oregon’s Farm Direct Marketing Law

Oregon law allows farmers to turn maple and walnut sap collected on their property into syrup and sell the finished product. Learn how to collect sap, process it into syrup and bottle a true taste of Oregon.

Joy Waite-Cusic, Eric T. Jones, Kelly Streit, Peter Matzka | Sep 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

High Speed Hand Washing - Adult workplace posters

Mini-posters are recommended to be used with the High Speed Hand Washing Adult Workplace Training Guide. Choose the option(s) that best meet your needs. Available in Spanish, English or bilingual. Post them near the sink or portable hand washing station.

May 2025 | Online resource

Understanding and living with climate grief and climate stress for farmers and ranchers

Farmers and ranchers face unique mental health challenges due to climate change, as they experience direct impacts from severe weather and environmental shifts. These individuals encounter "climate grief," a sense of ...

Maud Powell, Mary Halbleib, Kanchan Ojha, Courtney Olcott, Dede Setiono | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Animal health, feeds, and livestock identification

This website provides essential information on Animal Health and Livestock Identification from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. It focuses on promoting livestock health and safety through effective identification and traceability practices. Users can access resources on regulations, disease prevention, and best practices for managing animal health, supporting the well-being of Oregon’s livestock and the agricultural community.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Secure beef supply plan

This website provides comprehensive resources on secure beef production, focusing on best practices for biosecurity and disease prevention in the cattle industry. It offers guidance for ranchers and processors to enhance safety and ensure the continuity of their operations.

Oct 2024 | Online resource

Producing and selling raw apple cider under the Oregon farm direct marketing law: A guide for agricultural producers

This guide helps agricultural producers understand how to produce, label and sell raw apple cider safely under Oregon law. It covers essential practices for harvesting, processing and preserving cider to maintain food safety.

Kelly Streit, Melissa Fery | Aug 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

5 Steps to Healthy Produce During Wildfire Smoke

Learn the five steps you can take to keep produce safe for consumption during a smoke event due to wildfire.

Glenda Hyde, Diana Rohlman, Julia Van Soelen Kim | Mar 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pandemic adaptation expands food safety training for Oregon’s farm workforce

More than 8,000 agricultural workers were likely trained using the research-based guidelines shared through the program.

Luisa Santamaria | Apr 2023 | Impact story

Good Field Practices for Agricultural Workers

The Pacific Northwest is known for its high-quality produce. To preserve this reputation, all people involved in farm activities should be thoroughly trained in practices that promote health and hygiene. Farmworkers, ...

Luisa Santamaria, Maria Marlin | Jun 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Oregon Farm Direct Marketing: Guidelines for Selling Eggs

People who produce and sell eggs directly to consumers must follow specific labeling and handling requirements to qualify for the farm-direct licensing exemption. Learn about the requirements and best practices for providing high-quality eggs to your customers.

Sara Runkel, Heidi Noordijk, Melissa Fery, Rebecca Landis, Sarah Schwab | Jun 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)