State of Oregon: Oregon Department of Agriculture

Oregon ag gets boost from specialty crop block grants
ODA awards $1.49 million in federal funds to 22 diverse projects Oregon agriculture continues to benefit from federal funding aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the state's fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops and other specialty crops... Full story

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Get the most current information regarding shellfish safety closures at Oregon beaches. Shellfish
Court Stay Order remains in effect. ODA Temporary canola rule on hold. Canola
Need an ODA license for food, plant material, or livestock? Learn about specific requirements. Licenses
Need an ODA license for food, plant material, or livestock? Learn about specific requirements. Licenses
Need an ODA license for food, plant material, or livestock? Learn about specific requirements. Licenses
Myths, misconceptions, and superstitions. Learn everything you want to know about Oregon spiders. Spiders
Join the fight against invasive noxious weeds. Try out the new Oregon WeedMapper tool! Weeds
Get the most current information regarding shellfish safety closures at Oregon beaches. Shellfish

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Katy Coba, ODA director

As a state agency that both regulates and promotes the industry, ODA is poised to assist farmers, ranchers, food processors, and the many others involved with agriculture to achieve success. Our three-fold mission includes natural resource protection, food safety and consumer protection, and agricultural marketing.

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Our numerous programs work to ensure consumer protection and food safety; expand markets for agricultural products and processed foods; and protect Oregon's natural resource base for present and future generations of farmers, ranchers, and commercial fishers.

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