The Farm Direct Enhancement Bill, which passed in the 2023 Legislative Session, is finally in full effect! You can now find your favorite farm direct products like maple syrup, freeze dried fruits, and herbal teas sold legally at your local farmers markets AND from farm direct online sales outlets. We've heard from many curious farmers … Continue reading Muckboots in the Capitol: What’s the Deal with Maple Syrup?

Thank you for taking the time to complete our 2024 Family Farms Survey. Your survey response is essential in helping us benefit Oregon's family farms and their supporters through advocacy, community events, and programs. This will help guide us in the 2025 legislative session and beyond so the more detailed explanations of the barriers and … Continue reading FoFF Friends of Family Farmers Survey is out!

Join us January 29th from 12-1pm for a very special virtual Muckboots in the Capitol: 2024 Legislative Session Kickoff! Come find out what priority bills we are working on, the timeline of the short session, a quick OLIS review, how to get involved, and more. The number one barrier that farmers shared with us on why … Continue reading Muckboots in the Capitol: 2024 Legislative Session Kickoff!

Since 2011, Friends of Family Farmers has spent a lot of time at the Oregon Capitol working on behalf of Oregon’s farmers, and that includes many efforts to assist beginning farmers. Beginning farmers bring a unique voice to many policy discussions and we encourage them to testify at hearings and make their voices heard. In … Continue reading 2024 Legislative (short) Session begins