Oregon Agriculture Regions

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY MID-COLUMBIA COLUMBIA PLATEAU NORTHEAST OREGON Perhaps the most diverse Nestled in among the This is Oregon's principal Beef cattle, hay, potatoes, agricultural region on foothills and northern wheat production area. and mint grow in this earth, this region valleys of Mt. Hood, this Irrigation along the scenic area of the state. produces more than 170 remarkable area is famous Columbia River has But the most intensive different crops including for its high quality tree transformed what was production is found in the grain, hay, grass seed and fruit. Hood River once sagebrush and Treasure Valley along the specialty seeds of all traditionally grows more desert into some of the Idaho border where much kinds. Fresh and pears than any other area nation's most productive of the nation’s onion processed vegetables, of the country. Sweet farmland where you can production takes place. tree fruits, berries, cherries prosper in this find potatoes, onions, a Other irrigated crops hazelnuts, wine grapes, region. Apple trees are variety of vegetables for include sugar beets and a and hops are grown in the plentiful with cider processing, watermelon, variety of vegetables. valley, too, along with production a growing tree fruit, and alfalfa. One nursery products, trend. of the nation’s largest Christmas trees, dairy and dairies is located in the beef cows, as well as region as well. poultry.

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COASTAL OREGON SOUTHERN OREGON CENTRAL OREGON SOUTHEAST OREGON The bounty of the Pacific Sheep and cattle graze in Tucked in the middle of The livestock industry is found here in full mountainous, hilly areas the state, this popular dominates this region. splendor, offering a of this region. The Rogue recreational region Most of Oregon's cattle delicious menu that River Valley produces produces a variety of graze on thousands of includes salmon, halibut, pears and other high specialty seed crops to go acres of private and Dungeness crab, oysters, quality tree fruit. Wine along with garlic, hay, and federal rangeland. mussels, clams and more. production is coming on beef cattle. An increasing Because of low rainfall, Coastal dairy farms are strong. The Klamath Basin urban population in Bend most hay fields and famous for their cheeses. is home to beef cattle, has also led to a growth in pastures must be Specialty crops in this alfalfa and other hay local production of fresh irrigated. Major crops region include cranberries varieties, and lots of vegetables. include onions, potatoes, and lily bulbs. potatoes. and sugar beets.

Updated 9/2020