Published 1975. Revised February 1978. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Farm Use Assessment used as a planning tool to preserve
farmland in Oregon has achieved mixed success. While some land enrolled
in the program (especially near urban areas) has been converted to nonfarm
use, the majority of land has not. However, this may be due to
lack of '1opportunity profits"...