Supporting this amendment is a step away from the Depression era of farm support. It is an opportunity to us to step forward, to help farmers voluntarily protect their land, save tax dollars, meet the needs that are building up now, and help us, in a State like Oregon, help protect farmland for generations to come.
Discussing an amendment related to farm support and land protection.
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