Oregon Secretary of State

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Agriculture, Department of

Present Duties

Agriculture building
The Agriculture Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Department of Agriculture. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images)

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is a collaborative state agency that values and relies on partnerships with other state and federal agencies, Oregon State University's College of Agricultural Sciences, and the agricultural community. 

ODA unifies 38 programs operationalized by a $165 million budget and nearly 500 staff across Oregon. It serves over 35,000 farms, 96% of which are family-owned, a farmgate value economy of more than $16 billion, and over 225 diverse commodities produced for local, regional, domestic, and international markets. The agency’s programs are designed to support and enhance the industry.​

Agency Website

Agency Subdivisions

Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.

Contact Information

Phone: 503-986-4550
Contact: Lisa Charpilloz Hanson​,​ Director ​
Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Agriculture Department​

Legal & Legislative Information

Statutory Authority: ORS Chapter 576
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Budget Analysis - by Legislative Fiscal Office
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Records & Publications

Records Retention Schedules for public records

The Department of Agriculture records guide​ is available on the Oregon State Archives website.