Our History
Oregon Agritourism Partnership (OAP) is an Oregon nonprofit established in August, 2014 to assist producers with state-wide opportunities that:
Connect the public with Oregon farms, ranches, wineries, other agriculture value-added operations and the people who operate them, and agricultural and farm-related events in order to build relationships and enhance knowledge, familiarity, and appreciation for farming, and to establish a sense of place.
Provide the public with easier access to sources of fresh, wholesome foods as well as local sources of plants, fiber and farm animals.
Connect the public with the land and its resources.
Provide fun and educational experiences that will encourage families to get outdoors and enjoy spending time together.
Our Current President: Claire Zielinski
We hope you enjoy a new adventure at every turn of the road on Oregon Farm Loop.
Managing risk on your farm includes prioritizing the physical safety of your guests. Since many visitors know little about working farms, they may not be aware of potential hazards. For example, uneven ground should be made level, holes should be filled in, and hoses or irrigation lines should be removed from walkways to reduce tripping hazards. Equipment and farm implements should be kept out of the public’s reach or line of sight.
Signage can be an inexpensive and effective way to help prevent visitors from injury. For example if you plan to open a petting zoo at your operation consider having signs on proper feeding techniques for each animal; or if you have a U-Pick pumpkin patch consider having signs for people to watch their footing around the vines in the field.
If you are looking for more information on how to prepare your farm to be open to the public and also protect yourself. Consider reading this article by the OSU Extension Service about Adding Agritourism to Your Farm.
In Oregon, one way to reduce your liability is to use the limited liability protection statutes to transfer some risk to the visitor or customer. The Oregon Agritourism Inherent Risk Law (ORS 30.671 to 30.677(Link is external)) expands liability protections for all agritourism activities as defined by statute. To take advantage of this protection, you must follow the conditions and signage requirements provided in the law. The law does not offer protection, nor can you transfer the risk costs associated with your negligence. It also does not take the place of liability insurance.
The Oregon Agritourism Limited Liability Signs are a great resource in your risk-management. If you are interested in ordering one of these signs please fill out the form below. Each limited liability sign is $50 each. You can turn it into one of the OSU Extension Offices that carries our limited liability signs. If you aren't sure which OSU Extension Offices work best for you, or don't live close to one. Feel free to email your form to us directly and we will work on finding the best way to get one to you.