Below are comments submitted by OFB to the U.S. Department of Labor in support of its proposed Recission of Final Rule: Improving...

Oregon Farm Bureau opposes the fee and tax increases contained in HB 3991 because they would raise operating costs for farmers, ranchers, and rural Oregonians, while offering limited recognition of agriculture’s unique role and challenges.

On August 13, 2025, Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) submitted comments to the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) regarding the proposed Division 512 Rulemaking for the Harney Basin Critical Groundwater Area.

The following is a letter sent to Governor Kotek on August 5, 2025 from OFB President Angela Bailey and OCA President Matt McElligott regarding the potential veto of Senate Bill 976.

We write to urge your continued support and full funding for several critical USDA programs that provide essential research, technical assistance, and regulatory support to our industries.

OFB opposes SB 1154 because of its sweeping scope, significant complexity, and rushed policy process.

SB 1153 is a solution in search of a problem.

These are voluntary, locally organized efforts that empower communities to manage predatory animals like bears and cougars.

Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) supports H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act.

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