OR Governor Signs First Reform of Industrial Factory Farm Regulation in Decades

Further protections still needed to shield Oregonians from factory farm threat July 31, 2023 Salem, OR: Today, after years of advocacy by the Stand Up to Factory Farms (SUFF) coalition to encourage state legislators to protect Oregon’s environment and communities from the threat of factory farms, Governor Kotek signed SB 85 into law. The bill … Continue reading OR Governor Signs First Reform of Industrial Factory Farm Regulation in Decades

Public Hearing Set on Factory Farm Moratorium After Dozens of Oregonians Pack Information Session, Demanding State Action

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Contact: Phoebe Galt, Food & Water Watch, 207-400-1275, pgalt@fwwatch.org Public Hearing Set on Factory Farm Moratorium After Dozens of Oregonians Pack Information Session, Demanding State Action Popular legislation will safeguard family-scale farming, rural communities, the environment, climate, animal welfare, health and quality of life Photos available here. Salem, OR — Last night, … Continue reading Public Hearing Set on Factory Farm Moratorium After Dozens of Oregonians Pack Information Session, Demanding State Action