January 29, 2015 Well, it's that time again. Every other year, the Oregon Legislature meets from February to July to hold hearings, pass laws, and create the state's budget. And since 2011, Friends of...
Muckboots in the Capitol – February 2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
The Oregon Legislature convened its 2014 legislative session on February 3 and finished work on March 7, two days ahead of the constitutionally required adjournment date. A number of bills were introd...
2013 End of Session Press Recap – Canola, Aggie Bonds
With the passage of HB 2427, the canola bill, and HB 2700, the 'Aggie Bonds' Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program, in late June/early July at the Oregon Legislature, small farm issues got a lot o...
Friends of Family Farmers Rally at Capitol
Capital Press coverage from March 18, 2013 of FoFF's rally at the State Capitol. Over 150 family farmers and their supporters attended the event. From the article: The members of Friends of Family Fa...
Governor signs Farm Direct Bill into Law
On August 24th Governor John Kitzhaber was joined by FoFF President Kendra Kimbirauskas, Rebecca Landis of the Oregon Farmers Market Association, Anne Berblinger of Gales Creek Farm and Anthony Bout...