REP. FRED GIROD RECEIVES HIGHEST OREGON FARM BUREAU GRADE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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| November 8, 2007 |
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REP. FRED GIROD RECEIVES HIGHEST OREGON FARM BUREAU GRADE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Earns “A” for Votes on Farm Bureau Priorities
SALEM – Rep. Fred Girod (R-Lyons) received an “A” grade from the Oregon Farm Bureau for the 2007 legislative session. By scoring a 94 percent on votes considered important to farmers, Rep. Girod was among three members with the highest score in the House of Representatives.
“When I campaigned for State Representative, I promised to be a strong voice for agriculture in House District 17,” Rep. Girod said. “My Oregon Farm Bureau score shows that I delivered for farmers and their families in 2007.”
During the session, Rep. Girod supported legislation to boost Oregon’s biofuels production, to combat metal, theft and to secure inheritance tax relief for farm and ranch operations. At the same time, Rep. Girod consistently opposed new regulations and mandates on farmers and agricultural practices.
“While there were a few positive accomplishments for agriculture, the 2007 session was not good for rural Oregon,” Rep. Girod said. “It is clear that our rural communities deserve a level playing field, and I will continue to be their advocate in Salem.”
The Oregon Farm Bureau is a voluntary, grassroots, nonprofit organization representing the interests of the state’s farmers and ranchers in the public and policymaking arenas. OFB represents over 1,200 farm and ranch families in Linn and Marion Counties.
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