Agri-Business Council of Oregon

Agri-Business Council of Oregon - Growing Oregon Agriculture through Education and Promotion

About ABC

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.

ABC Goals:

Provide leadership for Keeping Agriculture Viable in Oregon, an industry-wide effort to unite agriculture's diverse voices and leverage its combined resources to affect statewide awareness.
Offer affinity programs to help keep agricultural businesses competitive.
Offer public information resources to impress upon citizens the importance of Oregon agriculture and its benefits to economy and lifestyle.
Provide educational resources to help teach Oregonians about agriculture, showcase agri-tourism techniques and connect urban residents to the farming community through activities, education and events.
Provide product promotion resources for products grown and/or processed in Oregon.

From the 1966 Articles of Incorporation:

	to provide information services for the enlightenment of all citizens on the importance of the Oregon agri-business industry and its services to the economy
	to provide a medium of communication within the agri-business industry, and among agriculture, consumers and the public at large
	to unite Oregon agriculture and allied business enterprises in common programs for the enhancement of the well-being of the state
	to determine Oregon agri-business problems upon which agreement may be reached and to develop programs related thereto
	and to arrange for study and research on approved projects..."