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.
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