Posted January 14, 2014
The Oregon Farm Bureau (OFB) is working with the Oregon
Food Bank to draft a bill that would give farmers and ranchers the opportunity
to donate fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats to charitable organizations in
Oregon, according to an article by the Natural Resources Report available here.
“It is inspiring to see the generosity of so many Farm
Bureau members who have incorporated crop donation programs into their family
farming operation,” said Ian Tolleson, OFB government affairs specialist. “Reinstating a tax credit that helps farmers
and ranchers recover some of the costs associated with crop donations will go a
long way in helping feed hungry Oregonians, and hopefully will encourage more
farmers to participate.”
For more information on agricultural tax issues, please
visit the National Agricultural Law Center here.
