Mission:

Ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food.

Vision:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture remains able to serve the changing needs of Oregon’s diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource base and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.

Core values:

We value…

Honesty, integrity, and fairness

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Respect for people and property

Practical collaborative approaches to problem solving

Science-based approaches: technical and professional competence

Transparency