Oregon Department of Agriculture
The Oregon Department of Agriculture helps guide and support all state commodity commissions, including OPVC. ODA provides oversight to make sure commissions operate fairly and transparently, while giving growers and processors a trusted partner in promoting Oregon agriculture.
Introducing Oregon Processed Vegetables
Oregon ranks among the top 10 states in the U.S. for producing processed vegetables for two powerful reasons. First, Oregon’s mild climate and rich soil encourages abundant cultivation. Second, vegetable processing facilities have been established across the state to ensure the freshest produce is processed to maintain quality through drying, freezing, and canning.
ODA Accepting Proposals
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity to help Oregon producers and processors access the school marketplace. Application materials are now available at ODA’s Farm to School webpage: https://oda.direct/F2S.
The deadline to apply is March 31, 2026, by 5:00pm.
Applicants must request funds greater than $10,000 and less than $50,000.
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Disaster Assistance for Oregon's Agricultural Community
At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), we know that farming and ranching are not day jobs — it is a way of life deeply affected by the forces of nature. From severe droughts and floods to unexpected frosts and wildfires, natural disasters can pose significant challenges to the agricultural community.
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ODA Grants
The Oregon Department of Agriculture provides and helps administer a variety of grants aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers, food and beverage businesses, researchers, and more.
Most grants come from funds allocated by the Oregon state legislature, as well as the USDA. Using the table and information from the link below, learn which grants are currently available to support your mission.
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Farm To School Program
The Farm to School Program works to connect Oregon farmers, ranchers, seafood harvesters, and food processors with school cafeterias, early child care centers, and summer meal sites. This enables more Oregon agricultural products to be served in the lunch line. It also helps connect youth to food production through school gardens, field trips to farms and ranches, and grower visits to the classroom.
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