Dear Senator and Representative,

My name is [Your Name], and I live in [City or ZIP Code]. I am writing to express my strong support for HB 4153, the Farm Store & Agritourism Bill.

Family farms are an essential part of Oregon’s economy, culture, and communities. On-farm experiences like farm stands, school field trips, seasonal events, and agritourism help farms remain financially viable while keeping land in agriculture.

HB 4153 provides the clarity and stability farms need to operate responsibly and confidently. It modernizes outdated rules, supports local food systems, and protects the ability of family farms to welcome the public without unnecessary legal uncertainty.

I appreciate that this bill represents a balanced, bipartisan approach which is one that supports farmers while preserving sensible local oversight for traffic, parking, and safety.

Please support HB 4153 and help ensure Oregon farms can continue farming, educating, and serving their communities for generations to come.

Thank you for your time and for representing our district.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[Optional: Farm visitor / customer / parent / small business owner]

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Dear Senator and Representative,

My name is [Your Name], and I live in [City or ZIP Code]. I am writing in support of HB 4153, the Farm Store & Agritourism Bill.

I have personally visited local farms in Oregon, and those experiences have been meaningful for me and my family. Visiting farm stands, participating in seasonal events, and seeing where our food comes from has deepened my appreciation for agriculture and the people who work hard to keep farms running.

HB 4153 helps protect these experiences by giving family farms the clarity and stability they need to operate responsibly. Without clear and modern rules, many farms face uncertainty that threatens their ability to welcome visitors and remain financially sustainable.

Please support HB 4153 so that Oregon families can continue to learn from, connect with, and enjoy local farms for years to come.

Thank you for your service and for considering my perspective as a constituent.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]
[Optional: Farm visitor / parent / educator / small business supporter]

Dear Senator and Representative,

My name is [Your Name], and I live in [City or ZIP Code]. I’m writing to support HB 4153, the Farm Store & Agritourism Bill.

I have personally visited local farms in Oregon, and those experiences: farm stands, seasonal events, and seeing agriculture up close, have helped my family better understand and value where our food comes from. HB 4153 provides the clarity farms need to continue offering these experiences responsibly while remaining financially sustainable. Please support HB 4153 so Oregon farms can keep farming and welcoming families for generations to come.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Dear Senator and Representative,

My name is [YOUR NAME], and I live in [YOUR CITY or ZIP CODE]. I am writing to express my support for HB 4153, the Farm Store & Agritourism Bill.

I have personally visited a local Oregon farm, and that experience made a lasting impression on me. One farm visit I especially remember was [DESCRIBE A FAVORITE FARM MEMORY — for example: taking my kids on a hayride, visiting a pumpkin patch, going on a school field trip, enjoying fresh cider, or attending a seasonal farm event].

Experiences like this help families understand where food comes from and why local farms matter. HB 4153 provides the clarity farms need to continue offering these experiences responsibly while remaining financially sustainable.

Please vote YES on HB 4153 and help ensure Oregon farms can keep farming and welcoming families for generations to come.

Thank you for your time and for representing our community.

Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]

“The bill eases restrictions on farming operations that seek to vertically integrate their operations to encourage greater direct access to consumers. By adding a “farm store” definition to approved uses on Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) land, the bill reduces impediments to operations that wish to diversify their revenue stream. The bill includes acreage, income, and square footage thresholds while also requiring that a majority of an agricultural operation’s land remains in agricultural production. OFB supports.”

— Oregon Farm Bureau

“If HB 4153 fails, and farms can’t diversify their income to stay afloat, we will lose even more (farms). The land will be sold — often to private estate owners or large corporate farms. And when that happens, the gates close.
There won’t be pumpkin patches to visit. No berry fields to wander. No goats to pet or cider to sip. Not because those things are banned — but because the weight of outdated regulations made it impossible for small farms to survive.”

— PDX Parent Magazine