Eligibility: Any farm or ranching business. Farmers need to have a Schedule for the previous operating year to show their on-farm income. Region: This grant is nationwide so farmers in Oregon qualify. Notes: FACT will begin accepting applications for their 2026 grants in November, 2025. In order to prepare for this grant process, you can…
read more"Use the map of Oregon to see Granges in each county. Find Addresses, see Halls and meeting times. Find out what your options are if there is not a nearby Community Grange."
read moreFoFF's 2024 Policy Report found that a lack of housing, especially for employees and ranchers who live off-site of their operations, was a common barrier for many small-to-medium farmers and ranchers. OHCS provides many services to assist those looking for affordable housing, renting stability assistance, and connection with housing counselors, to name a few!
read moreAn overview of basic financial principles and best practices to gain a better understanding of your business from a financial standpoint. After a brief introduction of financial statements, you can view a recorded tutorial on how to create a cash flow budget and follow along with the provided template. If you've never done this before,…
read moreMedicinal herb crops are a diverse group consisting of both annual and perennial species. Some herbs are harvested for their flower or leaf tissue; others are harvested for root tissue or fruit. Within the herb production industry, there are opportunities to identify crops that may fit well in the cropping systems of the Pacific Northwest.…
read moreOregon Farm Link connects beginning farmers and ranchers with land holders, helping to grow Oregon’s next generation of family farmers. How does it work? Step 1: Browse listings. Anybody can browse the land seeker and available land listings. Step 2: Create a user profile and then create either a land holder or land seeker listing. Each user must create…
read moreThe Black Food Sovereignty Coalition (BFSC) serves as a collaboration hub for Black and Brown communities to confront the systemic barriers that make food, place and economic opportunities inaccessible to us. BFSC is focused on meeting these barriers with creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions. Built on a decade of work of founding members of the…
read moreThis online resource, produced by the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network, is a comprehensive guide to local meat processing for beginning farmers and ranchers. It includes fact sheets and rules sheets for processing, a crash course on small plant economics for livestock producers to consider in making processing decisions, and a short checklist for farmers…
read moreProduced by the Pacific Northwest Extension, this publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.
read moreThis article produced by Oregon State University Beef Cattle Sciences outlines and answers some of the most common questions asked about utilizing custom-exempt slaughter and processing facilities in Oregon. It specifically lays out recommendations for beef, pork, lamb, and goat.
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