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Welcome to Farm Bureau, the state’s largest grassroots, general agriculture organization, representing family farmers and ranchers across the state! Learn more about Farm Bureau Join Farm Bureau Members-only discounts Farm Bureau programs What Farm Bureau is doing for agriculture Find … Continue reading →

US DOL “hot goods” issue update Death (estate) tax update Labor: Thanks to much work at the grassroots level, Farm Bureau scored a major victory this year when the U.S. Dept. of Labor withdrew proposed rules that would have prevented many young … Continue reading →

Leading the Charge to Kill the Death Tax Farm Bureau has led the way at the national level to eliminate the federal death (estate) tax. At the state level, Farm Bureau succeeded in getting the tax treatment of farms improved … Continue reading →

  U.S. Department of Labor Consent Decree, August 2012 USDOL demanded payment of nearly $170,000 in this case and a signature on this judgment before it would lift the “hot goods” designation which prevented the farm’s customers from receiving any … Continue reading →

In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-Aug. 12, 2012, Oregon Farm Bureau invites fresh food lovers to visit the online version of Oregon’s Bounty, a listing of more than 300 Farm Bureau members with roadside stands, u-pick fields, … Continue reading →

Partially due to the increased attention by the American public on locally grown food and where their food comes from, in the past couple of years American agriculture has experienced a renewed interest by young people — many of who … Continue reading →

Friends of ag face primary challenges: Two great advocates for Oregon’s farm and ranch families face challengers in the May primary election. Click to see PDF of primary endorsements. In House District 48 (Happy Valley/Damascus area east of Portland), champion for natural … Continue reading →

On Monday, March 5, the first annual even-year “short” Oregon Legislative Session adjourned. While the number of bills introduced was limited, the scope and size of issues were large and encompassing, including creating a health care exchange and education reform. This made many in … Continue reading →