Multigenerational family farms are disappearing at an alarming rate. Between 2017 and 2022 alone, Oregon lost over 2,000 farms.

The organization urges the committee to oppose SB 427 in favor of policies that sustain both agriculture and water resources.

OFB opposes fee hikes, citing burdens on farms, rising costs, and urges streamlined, lower-cost permits for ag maintenance.

OFB supports the reforms outlined in House Bill 2692 based on farmers' experiences with Oregon OSHA's rulemaking on ag labor housing.

OFB strongly opposes the costly mandate in Senate Bill 747.

HB 2166 seeks to address agriculture challenges by providing critical data for policy decisions, aiding farmers amid rising costs.

OFB Government Affairs Manager Ryan Krabill makes comments on farm and forest land loss in Oregon.

Ryan Krabill and Jenny Dresler comment on the state of Oregon agriculture, ag overtime, and OR-OSHA's Ag Labor Housing rules.

Our communities must meet strict new requirements by December 1, 2024, to continue participating in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.