The Wholesale Market and Facility Design team provides technical assistance and support to stakeholders regarding the construction of new structures or the remodeling of existing ones. These facilities include wholesale markets, farmers markets, public markets, incubator kitchens, and food hubs, all of which are important parts of the national food distribution network. The facilities may…
read moreThis project provides open-access tools and data to illustrate areas of need and opportunities to close equity gaps related to nutrition, food access, food system labor, and agriculture and food business ownership. As you use this site, we ask that you consider the recommendations in our
read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in partnership with the
read moreUnder a cooperative agreement between USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Cornell University’s Small Farm Program, Dr. Anu Rangarajan and Molly Riordan researched factors affecting the commercial viability of urban agriculture (UA). They explored the challenges and circumstances required for urban agriculture to provide opportunities for economic gain and improve access to fresh foods…
read moreIn 2012, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) endeavored to create a national resource that brought attention to the definition, role, and impact of the regional food hub on American agricultural markets. This collaboration created the
read moreEvery farmer makes tough decisions about production practices within the constraints of the land, labor and capital they have available. Tracking profitability in diverse operations is particularly hard because multiple enterprises often share equipment, labor and other inputs. Without a clear understanding of production costs and returns, it can be difficult to evaluate enterprise performance,…
read moreAgricultural producers can gain access to the land they need through two general channels: ownership and rental. Some own their land after purchasing it from another landowner, bidding on it in an auction or inheriting it from a family member. The alternative to ownership is renting land from another producer or a non-operating landowner —…
read moreThis question sheet from Farm Commons is designed to get farmers and landowners started down the path of developing their own lease. Farmland leases are different from residential leases in that the law allows commercial relationships more latitude than landlords and tenants, so creativity is welcome! Farmers and landowners should feel empowered to create unique…
read moreWelcome to the Agricultural Law Section of the Oregon State Bar. The Section provides a supportive forum focusing on the legal needs and issues of importance for attorneys working with the agricultural community throughout Oregon. The lawyers in this group represent farmers, ranchers, owners, and other related parties on legal matters such as business contracts,…
read moreUnpacking the Schedule F (a 1 hour webinar) Presented by Andy Larson from the
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