Food and Animal Health Programs
Animal Health Program: 503-986-4680
State Veterinarian: Dr. Ryan Scholz, DVM
Livestock Identification Program
Brands ID:503-986-4681
Laboratory Services: 503-872-6644
Food Safety Program: 503-986-4720
Contact: Rusty Rock, Director
This program area inspects all of Oregon's food distribution systems (except restaurants) to ensure food is safe for consumption. It ensures animal feeds meet nutritional and labeling standards to protect and maintain animal health. The program also registers brands and unique identifiers for livestock owners and conducts brand inspections to ensure livestock ownership is properly documented and verified to deter and prevent livestock theft.
Market Access and Certification Programs
Market Access and Certification Programs:
503-986-4620
Weights and Measures Programs:
503-986-4670
Market Access and Certification Programs promote and create product demand, ensure consumer protection and facilitate fair competition. The Weights and Measures Program ensures the accuracy and uniformity of Oregon's Commercial Weighing System. The Fuel Quality Program ensures the quality of Oregon motor fuel sold. The programs also provide laboratory analysis and technical support to the Department of Agriculture's enforcement programs, ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products.
Natural Resources Programs
Phone: Natural Resources Programs: 503-986-4635
Contact: Isaak Stapleton, Director
The Natural Resources Programs work ensure the proper and legal sale, use, and distribution of pesticide products. The programs also assist local soil and water conservation districts and help landowners properly manage Oregon's natural resources. They provide technical assistance and financial incentives for implementing conservation practices, such as cover cropping and riparian buffer strips to improve water quality and enhance soil health.
Plant Protection and Conservation Programs
Phone: 503-986-4636
Contact: Chris Benemann, Director
The Plant Protection and Conservation Programs protect Oregon's agricultural industries and natural environment from harmful plant pests, diseases, and noxious weeds. They ensure the health and quality of exported nursery stock, Christmas trees, seeds, and other agricultural products. The programs register industrial hemp growers and handlers, further the conservation of threatened and endangered plants, and providing technical assistance and resources for pest and disease control.
State Board of Agriculture
Address: 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-986-4554
Contact: Karla Valness, Assistant to the Board
Statutory Authority: ORS Chapter 561.372
The 10-member State Board of Agriculture advises ODA on policy issues. They develop recommendations on key agricultural issues based on their expertise and insights from the agricultural industry. The board also advocates for the state's agricultural sector, ensuring that the department's policies and initiatives align with the industry's needs and interests.
Agricultural Commodity Commissions
Commodity commissions conduct promotional, educational, production and market research projects. The commissions are authorized by ORS chapters 571, 576, 577 and 578 and are funded by assessments on the producers of the commodities. The director of the Department of Agriculture appoints the members of all 23 commissions.
Albacore Commission
Address: PO Box 16338, Portland 97292
Phone: 971-209-2030
Contact: Ericka Carlson, Administrator
Beef Council
Address: PO Box 55252, Portland, 97238
Phone: 503-274-2333
Contact: Will Wise, Executive Director
Blueberry Commission
Address: PO Box 3366, Salem 97302
Phone: 503-364-2944
Contact: Bryan Ostlund, Administrator
Clover Seed Commission, Oregon
Contact Bryan Ostlund, Administrator
Dairy Products Commission, dba Oregon Dairy Council
Address: 13535 SW 72nd Ave., Suite 110, Tigard, 97223
Phone: 503-229-5033
Contact: Anne Goetze, Executive Director
Dungeness Crab Commission
Address: PO Box 1160, Coos Bay 97420
Phone: 541-267-5810
Contact: Crystal Adams, Executive Director
Fine Fescue Commission
Contact Info: See Blueberry Commission
Hazelnut Commission
Address: 29100 Town Center Loop W. #200, Wilsonville 97070
Phone: 503-582-8420
Contact: Colleen Nihen, Administrator
Hemp Commission
Address: 635 Capitol St. NE, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-970-3260
Contact: Eric Morris, Program Manager
Hop Commission
Address: PO Box 298, Hubbard 97032
Phone: 503-982-7600
Contact: Michelle Palacios, Administrator
Mint Commission
Contact Info: See Blueberry Commission
Potato Commission
Address: 1201 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 154, Portland 97209
Phone: 503-239-4763
Contact: Gary Roth, Executive Director
Processed Vegetable Commission
Address: PO Box 55401, Portland 97238
Phone: 541-325-6182
Contact: Randi Alexander-Rolison, Administrator
Raspberry and Blackberry Commission
Address: P.O. Box 56587, Portland 97238
Phone: 503-208-5589
Contact: Darcy Kochis, Administrator
Ryegrass Growers Seed Commission
Contact Info: See Blueberry Commission
Salmon Commission
Contact Info: See Albacore Commission
Sheep Commission
Address: 1270 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem 97301
Phone: 503-364-5462
Contact: Richard Kosesan, Administrator
Strawberry Commission
Address: PO Box 55252, Portland 97238
Phone: 503-274-5458
Contact: Randi Alexander-Rolison, Administrator
Sweet Cherry Commission
Contact Info: See Strawberry Commission
Tall Fescue Commission
Contact Info: See Blueberry Commission
Trawl Commission
Address: 16289 Hwy. 101 S, Suite C, Brookings 97415
Phone: 541-469-7830
Contact: Yelena Nowak, Director
Wheat Commission
Address: 1200 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 370, Portland 97209-2800
Phone: 503-467-2161
Contact: Amanda Hoey, CEO