Description of Program

The main focus of the economics program is to help agricultural producers manage risk.  The emphasis is to develop decision-making tools and provide training for agricultural producers who manage the financial, marketing, production, and human resource risks associated with ornamental nursery, berry, wine grape, and vegetable crops.  This is accomplished by developing cost of production and cost of establishment studies.  This information serves as the foundation to assess the profitability and feasibility of growing and establishing crops and implementing technologies that increase efficiencies and improves the environment.

The following links are decision-making tools and information which aim to help agricultural producers make better decisions to manage risk.

AgTools™ for Managine Financial Risk in Agriculture

Enterprise Budgets and Cost of Production Studies for selected specialty crops

To all OSU Oregon Agricultural Enterprise Budgets

Mail Address: 15210 NE Miley Road, Aurora, OR 97002-9543.
Telephone: 503-678-1264; Fax: 503-678-5986.
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