These livestock play a role in agriculture from rounding up cattle on horseback to having llamas protect flocks of sheep from predators. Through the west central part of Oregon is what is called the Willamette Valley. It runs from Eugene up north to Portland. This fertile valley grows an amazing variety of crops while being home to many dairy and sheep farms as well. Around the Salem area south of Portland are farms that raise blueberries, marionberries, loganberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Vineyards also dot the countryside giving fame to the many successful wineries in the area.
Beans, peas and other vegetables are in abundance in the Willamette Valley between Salem and Albany to the south. Along the south coast near Bandon and Port Orford is the famous cranberry production area. Oregon cranberries are known for their bright red color obtained from the mild climate of the area. A few berries are also found north of Tillamook along the coast but they are far fewer in number. In Bandon is the Ocean Spray receiving station which is able to handle large numbers of cranberries each harvest.