OREGON PROCESSED VEGETABLE COMMISSION
Beans - Beets - Broccoli - Carrots - Cauliflower - Sweet Corn
OPVC Competitive Grant Program
The Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission (OPVC) supports research on the following vegetables crops: snap beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet corn. Research is funded based on a per-ton assessments collected on vegetables produced in the state. Every year, the OPVC awards money for research projects aimed at addressing issues relevant to the processed vegetable industry.
Nine commission members made up of producers, handlers, processors, and a member of the public will evaluate and select research proposals to fund based on their importance to the industry and the merit of proposed research.
Deadline for written FY 2020-2021 Reports
Noon, December 29, 2020
Progress and final FY 2020-2021 research report presentations will begin
9:00 am January 14, 2021
Via Zoom Meeting platform
Download the guidelines for instructions and formatting of research reports.
2021 Reporting Guideline word .docx
2022 Reporting Guideline pdf
Deadline for written FY 2021-2022 Proposals
Noon, January 22, 2021
Proposal presentations will begin
9:00 am February 5, 2021 at the
Linn County Extension Office.
33630 McFarland Rd, Tangent, OR 97389
Note: Due to COVID19 this meeting may also be via the Zoom Meeting platform
Download the guidelines for instructions and formatting of research proposals.