Statewide
Oregon farmers and
ranchers had a record-breaking year in 2005 with more
than $4 billion in product sales, according to the Oregon State
University Extension Service. Larry Burt, OSU Extension
economist, says the state’s agriculture industry hit the
new record despite price instability and market volatility. Of
the total earnings, 72% came from crop sales and 28% from
livestock. Leading counties include Marion County with $540
million in sales, Clackamas County with $362 million,
Washington County and Umatilla counties both with $275 million,
and Yamhill County with $264 million.
