THE OREGON AGRI-TOURISM WORKBOOK(This is a large PDF file and may take some time to download. Links to individual chapters may be found through out this website.)
The Agri-Tourism Workbook from the Agri-business Council of Oregon is an excellent resource for those that want to start or strengthen an agritourism business on their farm or ranch. The Agri-Business Council of Oregon (ABC) is a private, non-profit volunteer membership organization established in 1966. Using industry collaboration, ABC works to preserve and enhance the vitality of Oregon agriculture. The work book may be viewed online at the above link, or you may purchase the book from the Agri-business Council of Oregon website.
The Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) works to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.3 billion tourism industry.
The Tourism Development team's mission is
"to assist Oregon communities and organizations to develop, enhance and
implement quality tourism plans and products." Travel Oregon has
convened 12 focus groups in rural communities across the state to learn
what kinds of opportunities community leaders see for tourism
development in their region. You can view the results of the La
Grande and Union County Tourism Workshop and the Wallowa and Baker County Tourism Workshop
held in Enterprise, or you can review all twelve Oregon workshop
summaries.
Rural Development Initiatives, Inc. (RDI) is an Oregon-based nonprofit committed to assisting rural Northwest communities face today’s challenges and create rural economic vitality. RDI is dedicated to building the capacity of rural leaders and to facilitating the development of collaborative partnerships that undertake economic and community development initiatives. RDI works with local community leaders, volunteers, and partners to proactively address opportunities and challenges. In the process, RDI facilitates the development of social capital by helping communities build on their own assets, and by linking them to resources they need to succeed.
