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?
Learn more abut each commission or 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
Current open positions on commodity commissions
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks applicants to fill 15 commissioner seats on 10 of the state's agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions. The Director is seeking applicants representing the diversity among Oregon's farmers, ranchers, processors, and commercial fisheries. For public members, users of the commodity who have an interest and time to serve are often the best fit. See below for instructions on how to apply.
The deadline to apply is August 15, 2025
The following commodity commissions have openings:
Oregon Albacore Commission: 2 Producers (P1 & P4)
Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission: 1 Producer (P2), 1 Handler (H2)
Oregon Hazelnut Commission: 1 Public Member (M)
Oregon Hemp Commission: 1 Handler (H2)
Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission: 2 Producers (P2 & P5)
Oregon Sheep Commission: 1 Producer (P1), 1 Handler (H2)
Oregon Strawberry Commission: 1 Producer (P4)
Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission: 1 Producer (P6)
Oregon Tall Fescue Commission: 1 Producer (P4, 1 Handler (H1)
Oregon Trawl Commission: 1 Handler (H2)
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.