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Agripedia—Introduction I Welcome to the Oregon Agripedia! Kate Brown Agripedia—Introduction Governor of Oregon As I travel across our beautiful and diverse state, I am constantly inspired by the Oregon story. The chapter on Oregon’s agricultural community is deeply rooted and still growing strong. Oregon has more than 35,000 farms growing more than 225 commodities. Oregon agricultural products travel from farms to stores and tables worldwide. Oregon’s incredible bounty includes our renowned berries, wine grapes, hazelnuts, grass seed, Christmas trees and nursery products from the Willamette Valley. Our coastal communities export a variety of seafood products, while farmers in eastern Oregon export food products, grain, onions, potatoes, and compressed hay. All 36 counties contribute to Oregon agriculture. Some of my proudest moments have been on trade missions abroad and seeing Oregon’s products flying off the shelves of grocery stores thousands of miles away. More than 326,000 jobs in Oregon are connected to agriculture. These jobs support Oregon families and contribute $50 billion to Oregon’s economy, making agriculture one of the state’s top industries. Oregon is committed to providing high quality food and other agricultural products, while striving to be good stewards of our precious natural resources. Agriculture is not only a critically important part of our state’s economy, it is part of Oregon’s heritage and must be part of our future. Please join me in thanking our farmers, ranchers, fishers, laborers, and all the others who contribute to a remarkable industry. 2017 Agripedia i Alexis Taylor, Director Oregon Department of Agriculture Welcome to Oregon agriculture! Our farmers, ranchers, and fishers are creating a global reputation for producing high- quality food and agricultural products. As Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, I have traveled all around this great state to see what we produce, how it is produced, and who is providing the food and fiber we all get to enjoy. I’m so impressed with the hard work, innovation, and care for our natural resources displayed by those who sustain our agriculture and fisheries industries. They help provide the backbone of Oregon’s economy and are keeping Oregon’s rich heritage alive. Two words best describe Oregon agriculture—diversity and quality. More than 220 different types of crops and livestock are grown in Oregon. Oregon farms and ranches vary in size. Both organic and conventional cropping systems are used. Common among all that we produce is the standard of high quality and safe products that local, domestic, and international markets demand. One of the best parts of my job is helping to promote our food and agricultural products Agripedia—Introduction throughout Oregon, across the country, and around the world. Wherever I go, people enjoy what our producers have to offer. This edition of the Oregon Agripedia provides statistical information on agriculture and fisheries, important regulatory information for producers new and established, and contact information for a wide variety of groups, organizations, and agencies that are all connected to agriculture. As you use this publication, keep in mind the men and women responsible for Oregon’s bountiful supply of food fiber. They are helping to make Oregon a place that makes us all proud. ii 2017 Agripedia David J. Losh, Oregon State Statistician US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service We are pleased to present our 32nd edition of the Oregon Agriculture & Fisheries Statistics report. These data are prepared and printed through a special cooperative agreement between the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Field Office of the National Agricultural Agripedia—Introduction Statistics Service and provide a comprehensive summary of the state’s agriculture—both current and historic. Agriculture is the second largest sector of Oregon’s economy. Its diversification and strength provide a solid foundation for both the rural and urban sectors of this state. We can all be proud of Oregon’s farmers and ranchers who provide consumers of the world with an outstanding supply of food and fiber. Since Oregon grown commodities continue to be highly valued and exported, the demand for accurate information and statistics is important to all. I cannot give enough thanks to the thousands of Oregon producers and agribusinesses whose voluntary cooperation provided the basic data for this publication. The cooperation of Oregon farmers and ranchers has always been outstanding and we acknowledge their support. Dedicated enumerators, employed by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), relentlessly strive to obtain the best information about Oregon agriculture and are also appreciated for their contribution to this publication. All of our data on Oregon agriculture is publicly released and can be found on our website at www.nass.usda.gov/or Please feel free to contact me via email at [email protected] 2017 Agripedia iii Table of contents Table of Contents OREGON AGRICULTURAL & FISHERIES STATISTICS—1 State Summary—2 Value of Agriculture and Fishery Production ..............2 Record Highs and Lows: Fruit Crops ..........................6 Crop Acreage, Yield, Production and Value ................3 Record Highs and Lows: Livestock .............................7 Crop and Livestock Production ...................................4 Farm Numbers .............................................................8 Record Highs and Lows: Field, Vegetable Crops ........5 Farm Labor ................................................................10 Prices—12 Prices Received by Farmers ......................................12 Cash Rent Expense ....................................................18 Index of Prices Paid ...................................................16 Average Land Values per Acre ...................................19 Grazing Fees ..............................................................17 Field Crops—20 Wheat .........................................................................20 Dry Edible Beans .......................................................43 Barley .........................................................................24 Mint ...........................................................................44 Oats ...........................................................................27 Canola, Snap Beans ...................................................45 Corn (grain and silage) ..............................................29 Peas ............................................................................46 Potatoes ......................................................................31 Onions, Corn (sweet) .................................................47 Sugarbeets, Hops .......................................................37 Grass Seed .................................................................48 Hay .............................................................................39 Legume Seed .............................................................49 Fruits, Nuts, and Berries—50 Apples, Pears .............................................................50 Caneberries ................................................................53 Cherries ......................................................................51 Strawberries, Cranberries ..........................................55 Grapes, Prunes and Plums, Hazelnuts .......................52 Refrigerated Storage ..................................................56 Livestock and Dairy—57 Agripedia—Introduction Milk Production .........................................................57 Milk Cows by County ................................................62 Cattle and Calves .......................................................59 Sheep and Lambs, Wool, Goats .................................63 Cattle and Calves by County .....................................60 Poultry and Eggs ........................................................64 Beef Cows by County ................................................61 Bees and Honey .........................................................65 Aquaculture—66 Trout...........................................................................66 Commercial Fish Landings ........................................67 Floriculture—68 iv 2017 Agripedia Table of contents REGULATIONS—73 Agricultural Employment—74 Discrimination laws ...................................................74 Farm labor contracting ...............................................82 Earned Income Tax Credit/Wage Information H-2A: Temporary agricultural employment Awareness ...............................................................74 of foreign workers ..................................................83 Employee pay statements ..........................................75 Mandatory sick leave .................................................84 Employing minors .....................................................75 Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Employment eligibility verification ...........................77 Protection Act (MSPA) ...........................................84 Equal pay law ............................................................78 Minimum wage: Oregon law .....................................85 Fair employment practices .........................................79 Predictive scheduling .................................................86 Fair Labor Standards Act
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