Keep Large Commercial Interests Out of Farmland

Ask Central Oregon legislators to oppose HB 4153—the problematic “farm stores” bill

Oregon’s farm communities are facing conflicts due to rural sprawl, cannot afford to expand operations, and new farmers cannot access the land they need to get established.

At Central Oregon LandWatch, we strongly support farmers’ ability to sell farm goods directly to the public through farm stands and to host limited agritourism events that support farming.

Unfortunatley, HB 4153 will lead to conflicts with working farms and ranches, drive up the cost of farmland, and invite commercial interests totally unrealted to farming onto land that’s meant to stay agriculturally productive and be sold at prices farmers can afford.

Please tell your Central Oregon representatives that keeping farmland affordable, supporting local food production, and protecting our state’s working lands is a top priority for you.