OREGON

State Organic Program: No

State certifier: No

Contact:
Ron McKay, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
Phone: 503-986-4720, rmckay@oda.state.or.us
Laura Barton, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture
Phone: 503-986-4720, lbarton@oda.state.or.us
Website: www.oda.state.or.us.

Programs providing organic support: Our programs are not specific to the organic industry, but we provide support to all Oregon producers via one-on-one consults, referrals, industry information and marketing activities. Organic products in Oregon can be identified from an on-line Internet database maintained on the Oregon Department of Agriculture. We applied for and are implementing the USDA organic cost share reimbursement program.

Certifiers operating in state:
· Oregon Tilth
· Quality Assurance International
· Washington State Department of Agriculture

Cost Share Program: Yes

History: Approximately 360 growers and processors currently certified organic
in Oregon, which includes approximately 12,000 acres of farmed crops. Agriculture in Oregon is diversified, which is true for organic products as well and includes feed and row crops, tree fruit, hazelnuts, culinary and medicinal herbs and berries.

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