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CALL TO ACTION - PROTECT OREGON FARM STANDS
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is proposing new rules that could severely restrict how farm stands operate—limiting food sales, agritourism, and the economic freedom of family farms across the state.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This week, I’ve heard from farmers, small business owners, families of House District 18, and neighboring districts who are deeply concerned. DLCD’s proposals threaten to cut off critical income sources for Oregon’s small farms… Their message is clear: these rules go too far.”
Farm stands have long been a cornerstone of Oregon’s agricultural identify. Beyond offering fresh produce, they foster community connections, sustain local economies, and preserve a way of life that generations of Oregonians have worked hard to protect. If we don’t speak up, we risk losing a tradition that connects communities and helps local families make ends meet.
Whether you’re a farmer, a neighbor, or someone who enjoys Oregon’s farm-fresh bounty, your voice matters. Let’s stand together to support Oregon’s agricultural heritage and rural way of life.
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Here’s how you can help stop this overreach:
✅ Become educated on the issues by watching DLCD’s Farm and Forest Modernization Program Rulemaking Advisory Committee virtual meetings.
📺 Watch on DLCD’s YouTube channel here
✅ Submit written testimony by 5:00 PM on November 7, 2025
📧 Email: farmforest.comment@dlcd.oregon.gov
✅ Sign up for rulemaking notices to stay informed
🔗 Subscribe Here
✅ Spread the word
📤 Share this message with friends, neighbors, and local farm stand operators
Let’s stand up for Oregon’s family farms, defend local control, and protect our rural way of life.
Sincerely,
Rick Lewis
State Representative
House District 18
Oregon’s Christmas Tree District
Capitol Phone: 503-986-1418
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, H-385, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email: Rep.RickLewis@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/lewis
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