State of Oregon: Market Access - Oregon Commodity Commissions

ODA is recruiting for 6 commodity commissioner openings. Recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled:

Oregon Albacore Commission – 1 producer (P1)

Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission – 2 producers (P2, P5)

Oregon Sheep Commission –1 handler (H2)

Oregon Strawberry Commission – 1 producer (P3)

Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission – *1 producer (P4)

*(Wasco and Hood River Counties)

About Oregon's commodity commissions

At the request of growers, commodity commissions have been created since 1943. The 2021 Oregon Legislature authorized the newest commodity commission. All 22 commodity commissions operate with oversight from the Oregon Department of Agriculture. The ODA Director appoints all commissioners and also reviews and authorizes each commission's budget annually.
Commodity commissioners are Oregon public officials who volunteer their time for the economic betterment of the commodity.
Commodity commissioners carry out important decision-making for their individual commodity.
Each year, commissioners develop and approve a budget using their commodity's assessments (and other funds that may be available) for projects including non-branded promotion, research, and education. Commissioners determine the projects that will best benefit the commodity.
Looking for more information? Contact any one of the commissions using the commodity commission contact list.

Qualifications for all commissioner applicants

Oregon resident
U.S. citizen
Paid the commodity assessment for at least the three preceding years
Have an active interest in the positive development and economic growth of the commodity industry in Oregon

Interested in applying to serve as a commissioner?

Complete and submit the appropriate application form.

Producer and handler applicants need to list a position number on your application and check the appropriate box for producer or handler.
Fill out the form using a computer.
Print, sign, and date the form. Do not lock the form if using an electronic signature.
We prefer that you email your completed application. Scan your completed form and email the completed form to commissions@oda.oregon.gov
If you prefer, attach a letter(s) of support to your application.
You may also mail your completed form to:
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Commodity Commission Oversight Program
635 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301-2532

We cannot accept previous year's forms, applications that are not readable, that do not have a producer or handler position number, or that do not have a signature. Please do not send photos of an application.

Resources

Contact

Eric Morris

Commodity Commission Oversight Program Manager

Agricultural Development & Marketing

eric.a.morris@oda.oregon.gov

Phone: 503-970-3260

Alternate contact

Annette Amundson

Program Assistant

Agricultural Development & Marketing

annette.amundson@oda.oregon.gov

Phone: 541-656-8951

Market Access

Oregon Commodity Commissions

ODA is recruiting for 6 commodity commissioner openings. Recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled:

Interested in applying to serve as a commissioner? ​

Resources

Commodity Commission application form—Beef Council

Commodity Commission application form—General

Commodity Commission application form—Hemp

Commodity Commission application form—Wheat Commission

Commodity Commission Contact List

Commodity Commission Oath of Office

OAR 603-042 Commodity Commission Administrative Rules

ORS 571.400 to 501 Oregon Hemp Commission

ORS 576 Ag Marketing Generally (including Commodity Commissions)

ORS 577 Oregon Beef Council

ORS 578 Oregon Wheat Commission

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