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.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is pleased to continue to offer the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training remotely.
These classes will be offered free, and consist of two-half day interactive trainings with materials provided.
Through participation in this class, ODA is also able to offer 3 core pesticide recertification credits for participants if they are a licensed pesticide applicator in the state of Oregon.
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Avian Influenza and Biosecurity: Lessons from Past Outbreaks
Effective biosecurity is a proactive investment in the long-term health and stability of poultry flocks and the poultry industry. Ongoing biosecurity preparedness, regular updates to protocols, and a strong commitment to prevention of disease introduction are essential for safeguarding the health of poultry flocks of all sizes.
Stay up to date and learn more with information on the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) Avian Influenza resources, webpages, and Animal Health Alerts.
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Oregon Receives $2 Million in Specialty Crop Block Grant Funds
October 2025... The Oregon Department of Agriculture and US Department of Agriculture have announced this year’s recipients of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds. In Oregon, nearly $2 million will fund 13 projects to help boost the competitiveness of the state’s fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and other specialty crops.
A list and summary of all funded projects, as well as application information is available at
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture-services/specialty-crop/Pages/default.aspx
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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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