OFB: HB 2020 Going Down Great News For Oregon Farmers

According to the Oregon Farm Bureau, the defeat of HB 2020 was a major victory for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and rural Oregonians.

OFB said Monday "The bill would’ve increased the cost of fuel, diesel, and natural gas to levels unsustainable for these families and businesses, while having no impact on global climate change.  Oregon’s Ag and forestry lands are a net-positive to both our state’s carbon footprint and our economy."

OFB added it looks forward to ongoing collaborative efforts to promote sustainable production of the state’s natural resources.

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