FACT has two grant opportunities available: Fund-a-Farmer Welfare Improvement Grants up to $3,000 each One Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant for up to $10,000. Only one application for either the Welfare Improvement OR the Systems Change and Innovation Grant will be reviewed. Learn more about each grant type below. Our Fund-a-Farmer grants are very…
read moreWhether you’re a farmer or rancher (or an aspiring one), have a tourism business that works with farmers and ranchers, or are a budding entrepreneur with no land but an agritourism venture idea, this site is for you. If you’re just starting out, you may want to work through the information in the order outlined…
read moreAgritourism allows visitors to experience Oregon agriculture while providing additional income for farmers. The remarkable landscape in Oregon coupled with the unspoiled expanse of our preserved working lands create a backdrop for people to connect with the products, practices, and places that produce our food, commodities, and a way of life that is uniquely Oregon.…
read moreAgritourism with on-farm direct sales is a way for farms to increase their business success. This survey of Oregon producers explores how small and midsized farms are expanding beyond basic production, adding value and claiming more consumer support.
read moreThis video created by Travel Oregon and Erika Polmar discusses Oregon's land use and policy considerations needed to take into account for starting agritourism businesses on farmland.
read moreAgritourism engages the agriculture and tourism communities to foster connections through researched-based knowledge and education and seeks to strengthen the understanding of agritourism and farm-direct sales in order to help build financially viable farms, encourage sustainable practices and industry resilience through networks and educational resources.
read moreHDFFA improves the viability of farmers and ranchers through relationship building and marketing, technical, and capacity support. We collaborate with regional organizations and agencies to offer workshops, networking events, grants and financial assistance. Our Get a Taste marketing campaign builds awareness of High Desert producers and products to the Central Oregon community. In 2024, funding for…
read moreThe Oregon State University Small Farms Program is a great resource for beginning and smaller farmers, offering classes, workshops, trainings and online tools.
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