As part of a state wide initiative – The New Face of Farming, which aims to enhance the economic viability of agriculture through an improved land use program.
1000 Friends of Oregon is working with farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers around the state to update the state’s land use laws to ensure that our agricultural producers can continue to earn meaningful livelihoods.
The launch of this new initiative is happening October 25 at the Redmond Public Library.
New Face of Farming Central Oregon listening session
October 25, 5:15-7:15 pm
Redmond Public Library
827 SW Deschutes Ave.
Bring: Proactive policy suggestions pertaining to Oregon’s land use program
Provided: Coffee and snacks
The initiative is focused on listening to farmers and ranchers throughout the state to identify land use policy issues that could be adapted to help producers remain viable and profitable (http://www.friends.org/NewFaceofFarming).
“The success of this initiative hinges on gaining broad feedback from agricultural producers of varying size and scope. This way we can ensure that everyone is being taken into account as we look at ways to enhance Oregon’s land use program.”
