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Read. Follow. Verify.Oregon allows counties to approve farm stores on exclusive farm use and mixed farm-forest lands
Last action · April 13, 2026: Chapter 123, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.Sponsors: Vikki Breese Iverson and 17 others
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What This Bill Does
House Bill 4153 allows Oregon counties to approve farm stores as a permitted nonfarm use on lands zoned for exclusive farm or mixed farm and forest use, starting January 1, 2027. The legislation establishes strict size limits, structural requirements, and permissible sales activities for these farm stores, including farm products, processed items, and agri-tourism.
The measure changes land use options for agricultural landowners across Oregon, creating a new permitted pathway to sell locally grown farm products, processed foods, and host agri-tourism events on tracts ranging from under 20 acres to 80 or more acres, while explicitly prohibiting farm stores from being used in conjunction with psilocybin or marijuana production.
- Oregon's land use planning system, established in the 1970s under Senate Bill 100, requires local governments to adopt comprehensive plans and zone land for exclusive farm use to protect agricultural soils from urban sprawl. context
- Exclusive farm use (EFU) zoning strictly limits non-agricultural commercial activities, permitting only specific farm-related structures such as farm stands, wineries, and cider businesses unless exceptions or statutory changes are enacted. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Agricultural landowners
Landowners with exclusive farm use or mixed farm and forest zoning gain the legal option to establish permanent farm stores and engage in expanded retail and agri-tourism activities.
County governments
Counties gain the authority to review and approve farm store applications and adopt local siting standards for access, traffic, noise, and sanitation.
Marijuana and psilocybin producers
Producers of marijuana and psilocybin-producing fungi are explicitly prohibited from operating farm stores or new dwellings in conjunction with those crops on exclusive farm use land.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
24 actions- Apr 13, 2026HouseChapter 123, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
- Apr 7, 2026HouseGovernor signed.
- Mar 10, 2026SenatePresident signed.
- Mar 10, 2026HouseSpeaker signed.
- Mar 6, 2026SenateThird reading. Carried by Girod. Passed.
- Mar 5, 2026SenateSecond reading.
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- Mar 5, 2026SenateRecommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
- Mar 4, 2026SenateReferred to Ways and Means.
- Mar 4, 2026SenateFirst reading. Referred to President's desk.
- Mar 4, 2026HouseVote explanation(s) filed by Nathanson.
- Mar 4, 2026HouseThird reading. Carried by Breese-Iverson. Passed.
- Mar 3, 2026HouseSecond reading.
- Mar 3, 2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass.
- Mar 2, 2026HouseWork Session held.
- Feb 27, 2026HouseReturned to Full Committee.
- Feb 27, 2026HouseWork Session held.
- Feb 25, 2026HouseAssigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
- Feb 17, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
- Feb 17, 2026HouseRecommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
- Feb 16, 2026HouseWork Session held.
- Feb 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing held.
- Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing held.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseReferred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
- Feb 2, 2026HouseFirst reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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Expansion of Permitted Agricultural Commercial Uses
House Bill 4153 formally bridges farm stands and full commercial farm stores on exclusive farm use land, establishing uniform statewide acreage and square footage tiers.
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- Controversy35Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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