Oregon Food & Agriculture
Support for growing what you’ve built.
Explore free workshops and one-on-one coaching for Oregon food, farm, and agriculture businesses.
Upcoming Workshops
For reaching more buyers and growing your operation.
All classes are free to attend.
Oct. 14–16
Virtual
Food & Beverage Distribution Readiness Mini-Series
1:00–2:30 PM PT each day
Learn how distribution works, what regional distributors look for, and where brokers fit in.
19 Oct.
In Person
Value Added Processing from Farm Kitchen to Wholesale Shelves
4:30–6:30 PM PT • Grants Pass, Oregon
Explore production, packaging, labeling, sales outlets, and what it takes to move a farm-based product toward wholesale.
26 Oct.
In Person
Capital Readiness for Farm & Food Businesses
4:30–6:00 PM PT • Vale, Oregon
See what lenders look for, how to prepare for financing, and which funding options may fit your needs.
9 Nov.
Virtual
Capital Readiness for Farm & Food Businesses
3:30–5:00 PM PT
See what lenders look for, how to prepare for financing, and which funding options may fit your needs.
10 Nov.
In Person
Recruitment, Retention and Development: Building Teams That Stay
4:30–6:00 PM PT • Vale, Oregon
Strengthen how you hire, onboard, retain, and develop employees as your operation grows.
17 Nov.
Virtual
Grant Writing for Farmers: Building Competitive Grant Applications
9:00–10:30 AM PT
Learn how to build a stronger grant application, including the narrative, work plan, budget, and measurable outcomes.
One-on-One Business Coaching
Free One-on-One Business Coaching for ODA Grant Recipients
Business Impact NW, in partnership with Xcelerate, offers free one-on-one business coaching to eligible Oregon food, farm, and agricultural businesses through the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) grant.
Participants can receive personalized guidance from a business advisor to address business challenges, explore opportunities for growth, and identify next steps toward their business goals.
Getting Started
To get started, complete a short registration and business assessment form. This helps us better understand your business needs and connect you with the appropriate advisor.
Coaching sessions must be completed by December 1, 2026.
Funding Acknowledgement
Funding for Oregon Food & Agriculture workshops and coaching was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
Cost Statement
There is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
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