
Oregon Ag Community Supports Chavez-DeRemer
Four Oregon agriculture groups have thrown their support behind former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for U.S. Labor Secretary.
The Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, Oregon Cattlemen’s Association and Oregon Association of Nurseries said they worked with the Republican on the House Ag Committee and believe Chavez-DeRemer has a proven track record of working across the aisle to solve problems.
“Lori has a proven track record of being solution oriented and working across the aisle to solve problems facing family farmers and ranchers,” said Oregon Farm Bureau President Angela Bailey. Chavez-DeRemer also received the Oregon Farm Bureau’s Presidents Award in 2024.
President Trump nominated Chavez-DeRemer shortly after she lost her re-election bid in November.
“Lori understands the challenges facing Oregon’s agricultural industry, including the diversity of our businesses and the critical need for a stable labor force to ensure animal care and the sustainability of our farms,” said Oregon Dairy Farmers Association President Bobbi Frost.
“The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association advocates on behalf of Oregon’s 11,000 ranchers. Our association has appreciated the efforts of Lori during her service in Congress on the House Agriculture Committee," noted OCA President Matt McElligott. " She and her team worked tirelessly to engage on issues of importance to livestock producers and maintained an open door. We look forward to her appointment as Labor Secretary.”
“Lori has a strong understanding of the unique challenges facing agriculture in Oregon, especially as it relates to the industry’s need for a stable labor force, labor availability and reliance on immigrant labor,” Oregon Association of Nurseries President Ben Verhoven said.
Chavez DeRemer has been honored twice as Legislator of the Year by the Oregon Association of Nurseries for her support of the state’s $1.2 billion nursery industry.
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