Join OGC in Supporting Oregon SB 404-2. Written Testimony Due by 8 a.m., March 15!
Organic agriculture offers tremendous economic growth opportunities for all of Oregon, while also tackling climate change and improving human health. An exciting bill in the Oregon legislature would recognize these benefits for Oregon and dedicate state resources for organic agriculture and the organic trade.
SB 404-2, introduced at the request of the Oregon Organic Coalition, will provide targeted investments to assist Oregon farmers interested in transitioning to organic practices. It would also increase state support for Oregon’s existing organic sector by funding a comprehensive economic analysis. The bill boosts the agency’s ability to support organic farmers and build healthy soils. Finally, SB 404-2 ensures that low-income Oregonians have access to organic foods through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) public assistance program.
Want to contribute? Here are tips to help draft your written testimony:
Address your testimony to The Senate Committee on Education, attn: Chair Senator Michael Dembrow, Vice-Chair Senator Chuck Thomsen and Members of the Committee
Indicate that you are writing in support of SB 404-2
Introduce yourself and why you support investing in organic agriculture and business
If you are a business representative, write about where your business is located, how many people are employed there and how your business would benefit from the provisions in SB 404-2
This is a great opportunity to talk about the social, economic and environmental benefits of organic agriculture and organic businesses!
Keep it positive. All submitted testimony becomes part of the public record
Thank the Committee for their consideration
Sign your name and add your business affiliation, if applicable, and submit on your company letterhead
Click here to submit your written testimony, no later than 8 a.m. on March 15.
We hope that you join OGC in submitting testimony to support this crucial bill as we all continue in the noble cause of “bringing organic produce to the people.”