OR HB2689

State Department of Agriculture must establish a domestic trade promotion program to market Oregon-made food and beverage products to buyers in other states, funded with $3,000,000 from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium

Department must conduct a competitiveness study of Oregon food and beverage processing businesses in partnership with 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations, funded with $750,000 from the General Fund

Study must quantify labor availability limitations, automation-related workforce needs, access to affordable energy (at or below median natural gas and electricity prices), access to capital, comanufacturing capacity, and technical assistance availability

Report due to Legislative Assembly natural resources committees by September 15, 2026, with recommendations on maintaining business competitiveness, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding market opportunities

Declared an emergency measure effective upon passage; study provisions repeal January 2, 2027