![]() If the specific notice stated in the law is posted as signage on your property, you are afforded some protection as an agritourism operation if an incident occurs. I also want to make you aware of the Oregon Agritourism Limited Liability Law ( ORS 30.671). Even things like visitors tripping on uneven ground can become a liability risk to you. It may be your current policy covers simple direct sales, but it isn't always the case. ![]() If you are having the public on your farm property, I highly recommend talking with your insurance agent to make sure you are covered. If you are unsure, contact your local county planning department to see at what point they require a farm stand conditional use permit. If your farmstand is permanent and larger for walk-ins, then it may require a farm stand permit through the county. Usually, temporary seasonal stands that the public doesn't walk into do not need a permit (like a roadside stand) under ORS 215.203. If you started offering events, a farm stand or other fee-based activities, this would be the type of thing you would need to contact the county planning department about. This is stated in Oregon law ORS 215.203. So, if you are just offering U-cut lavender you should not need a special conditional use permit through the county. U-cut and U-pick are outright allowable on EFU land. To access information in both English and Spanish, check out our OSU Extension agritourism topic page. The OSU Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems does have an agricultural tourism program website with lots of resources related to different on-farm sales and activity topics, so be sure to check this out. Thanks for reaching out! I recognize that this can be a confusing topic at times.
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