Find farm ownership and operating loan options, financial assistance for recovery after natural disasters, and grant programs. For a full list of programs and benefits through FSA, please visit Farmers.gov or contact your local FSA Service Center.

Offers grants for irrigation system upgrades and bilingual agricultural trainings, including Worker Protection Standard, Pesticide Handler, Air-Blast Sprayer Calibration, Integrated Pest Management, Irrigation Water Management, Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam Prep, and more. The HRSWCD also serves as a state-contracted testing center for pesticide licensing exams and offers testing opportunities locally. To find upcoming professional development opportunities, please see Announcements and Upcoming Events on our homepage.

The Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center is a branch station of the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station administered by the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Their mission is conducting research and outreach supporting the tree fruit industry in the Mid-Columbia region, for long term economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Continuous discovery and outreach are keys to our on-going success.

Find programs and financial assistance opportunities available for growers to support conservation efforts on private lands.

The Northwest Horticultural Council (NHC) was incorporated in 1947 with the broad purpose of coordinating the activities of its members and to assist in handling problems common to the Pacific Northwest tree fruit industry. This work focuses on issues affecting growers, packers, and shippers of apples, pears, and sweet cherries in Washington, Oregon, Idaho.

Weekly Updates: Sign up for weekly E-Note updates to learn about federal issues affecting the tree fruit industry by contacting Dan Langager, NHC Technical Communications Manager at langager@nwhort.org

A grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing the interests of farming and ranching families across the state of Oregon. OFB is the largest general agriculture advocacy organization in Oregon, representing all farm sizes, production methods, and commodities.

Find information about your county farm bureau, including meeting schedules and contact information. Learn More

Sign up for OFB emails and Action Alerts to be notified of legislative and rulemaking action impacting agriculture. Sign Up

Join Farm Employer Education & Legal Defense Service (FEELDS) to access agricultural HR information, tools and resources specifically crafted to address the unique needs of the agricultural industry. Learn More

Coordinates assessment revenue to support research into best-growing practices and participates in promotional efforts of cherries domestically and internationally.

Ashley is the tree fruit extension agent for Hood River and Wasco counties. Please contact her with any questions about commercial cherry and pear production or residential fruit tree guidance.

Marketing organization to promote, advertise, and develop markets for fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington.

Awards funding via the Small Grant Program to address sedimentation and erosion from upland farms and ranches.