Why Oregon’s natural resources jobs will thrive well into the future (Charts)


Oregon's bountiful farms, ranches, forests and fisheries have sustained the state from its origin and will continue to provide substantial revenue as well as a steady source of jobs into the future.

As a whole, occupations attached to farming, fishing and forestry are projected to increase 11.3 percent between 2017 and 2027 to a total of 51,285, according to the Oregon Employment Department.

That's slightly below the projected increase for all Oregon occupations of 12 percent, but several occupations…

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