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Oregon Legislators are crafting a 'Clean Energy Jobs' bill for consideration in 2018 that could have a positive impact for small and mid-sized farms and ranches in Oregon. The bill would set a cap on most large sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, while creating a fund that would invest in activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Your voice is needed to ensure these investments help small and mid-sized farms and ranches engage in climate-friendly practices.
Our position is that a well designed 'cap and invest' program should create significant new resources for small and mid-sized farms and ranches to adopt practices that promote soil health and soil carbon sequestration, including: managed rotational grazing of livestock, building soil organic matter, increased use of cover crops, diversified crop rotations, reducing or eliminating use of petroleum-based fertilizers, organic transition and research, and leaving land fallow periodically.
It is also our position that the largest individual agricultural sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon, like very large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), should not be exempt from the greenhouse gas emissions cap or reporting requirements.
By signing the petition below, you can show your support for our position. We will add you to our 'take action' list on climate and agriculture issues, and keep you informed of timely opportunities for action as the 'Clean Energy Jobs' bill develops. We will not be submitting a list of those who signed our petition to anyone, only the total number of people who have signed, but you have the option of having your name displayed as a signer.
The 'Clean Energy Jobs' Bill could be one of the most important pieces of legislation impacting family farmers and ranchers up for debate during the 2018 Oregon Legislative Session. Please sign our petition below to show support for our position and help us ensure that small and mid-sized farms in Oregon benefit from the legislation.