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Oregon Grown Commodities

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Apples

There are over twenty-one apple varieties grown in Oregon and they are all unique in their own ways.

Beef Cattle

Beef cattle are one of the only commodities raised in all 36 counties of Oregon! Learn everything you need to know about them, from birth to harvest.

Blueberries

Oregon is the number two producer of blueberries in the nation! Learn more about delicious Oregon blueberries.

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Broccoli

Broccoli is an edible flower packed with nutrients. Learn more about the production of this signature green vegetable.

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Caneberries

Oregon ranks number one in the U.S. for blackberry, raspberry, marionberry and boysenberry production all berries known as “Caneberries”. Learn more about these signature Oregon crops.

Chicken and Eggs

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We don’t have the answer to that question, but click the button to find other egg-citing facts!

Christmas Trees

Oregon is the number one producer of Christmas trees in the United States. Explore the wonderful world of Christmas trees.

Corn

Corn in Oregon is Sweet Corn and Grain Corn! Click here to learn more about the corn industry in our state!

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Cranberries

Cranberries are one of only three berries native to North America. Learn more about the fascinating production of cranberries.

Dairy

Did you know the state beverage of Oregon is milk? Check out the Dairy for more information about Oregon dairy cows and the industry.

Dungeness Crab

Dungeness crab has been harvested in Oregon since the 1800’s. Dive deep into the exciting world of crabs, crabbing and a tasty recipe!

Forage and Turf Grass Seed

Oregon is the number one producer of grass seed, in the world! Find out what makes Oregon so perfect for growing grass seed.

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Field Cut Flowers and Bulbs

Oregon is the nation’s 10th ranked flower producing state. There are about 300 commercial flower growers in the state of Oregon!

Grapes

Grapes for wine are ranked number seven on Oregon’s Top 20 agricultural commodities list! Click below to learn more about the wine grape industry in Oregon.

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Green Beans

From a bush or grown on a pole, green beans are a widely eaten vegetable with a storied history in Oregon. Learn more about the varieties and uses of this Oregon-grown vegetable!

Greenhouse and Nursery

The weather and amazing soils allow for many varieties of trees and shrubs to be grown in Oregon. Oregon is one of the three highest producing states of greenhouse and nursery plants in the nation! Learn more here!

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Hazelnuts

Oregon produces over 99% of the hazelnuts grown in the United States. Click the button to discover the wonderful world of hazelnuts.

Herbs and Spices

Herb and spice varieties grown in Oregon can be used for many different products such as meal ingredients, sauces or essential oils. Click here to learn more about these herbs and spices!

Honey and Bees

Bees play a major role in successful crop growth. Click the link below to learn more about bees and honey production in Oregon!

Hops

In today’s agricultural industry, Oregon is the second largest hop producing state in the United States. Click the link below to learn more about hop production Oregon!

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Onions

Explore this facilitating vegetable, cultivated and used all around the word. Like the vegetable, there are many layers to the complexity of cultivation and harvest of this crop.

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Pears

Oregon provides the perfect weather and soil for growing pears. Pear production in Oregon makes up 84% of the nation’s fresh pear fruit! Click here to learn more about pears!

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Peppermint

Oregon produces 35% of the nation’s total amount of peppermint. Click below to learn more about the importance of peppermint in Oregon!

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Potatoes

Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals. They have been cultivated in Oregon since 1800! Find out more here.

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Pumpkin

Pumpkins grown in Oregon brought in a monetary value of over $9.7 million dollars in 2018. Learn more about the Oregon pumpkin commodity here!

Salmon

Salmon have always been important to Oregon. Click to learn about their life cycle, how they are harvested, a yummy Oregon recipe and more!

Specialty Seeds

Specialty seed crops are important crops in Oregon, grown on more than 16000 acres and valued at more than 37 million dollars in 2010.

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Strawberries

This sweet and delicious fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic taste and signature flavor. Learn more about this industry in Oregon.

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Watermelon

Watermelon is grown in the Umatilla County of Eastern Oregon. Learn more information about watermelon here!

Wheat

One bushel of wheat makes over 42 loaves of bread! Find out more about the wonder of wheat by clicking the button below.