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

We believe that Judge Vaden’s extensive experience and deep-rooted commitment to American ag make him exceptionally well- qualified.

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.

As written, these rules put family farms at risk by creating unworkable compliance costs and shrinking available workforce housing.

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