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In EFU zones, dwellings are allowed in seven different circumstances, including primary farm dwellings, accessory farm dwellings, relative farm help dwellings, non-farm dwellings, lot-of- record dwellings, replacement dwellings and temporary hardship dwellings.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service have compiled the state's top 20 agricultural commodities by value for 2020. Greenhouse and nursery ? $1.18 billion. Cattle and calves ? $587.8 million. Hay ? $569.1 million. Milk ? $557.3 million. Grass seed ? $458.3 million.

EFU zoned lands allow even more diverse today than historically, with such businesses as agri-tourism, events such as weddings and gatherings, and rodeos. EFU lands can also be developed as destination resorts, mines, schools, B&Bs, golf courses, and a myriad other uses, even solar power and wind utilities.

For planning purposes the zoning ordinance as it pertains to EFU, generally allows for only one single family dwelling unit, buildings accessory to a dwelling, and permitted agricultural buildings for animals and equipment as necessary to operate a farm.

Farm and forestland deferrals allow residents to defer a portion of their property taxes to a later date if they meet certain criteria, like acreage size and land use. In 1961, Oregon passed legislation to adopt Special Assessment Laws for Agricultural and Forestry practices.

For planning purposes the zoning ordinance as it pertains to EFU, generally allows for only one single family dwelling unit, buildings accessory to a dwelling, and permitted agricultural buildings for animals and equipment as necessary to operate a farm.