Oregon’s cruel ballot initiative would undermine conservation, ban agriculture
By
Gabriella Hoffman
|
June 4th, 2026
“We absolutely want to acknowledge that there are understandable concerns about how those currently involved in raising and killing animals will still meet their needs for economic stability. While this would represent a significant shift, if a majority of voters are ready to stop killing animals, we are confident we can effectively transition those workers into alternative forms of agriculture. The initiative even sets up a Transition Fund specifically to help with that transition. We are also aware and readily acknowledge that this initiative is unlikely to secure 50% of the vote in 2026 (although we would of course love for that to happen). It may take quite some time before a majority of Oregonians are ready to stop killing animals, and when that time comes, I think many ranchers/farmers will have already begun that transition process in response to shifting attitudes towards how we treat animals.” – Yes on IP28
In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP28 – or the PEACE Act – that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more!
https://www.cfact.org/2026/06/04/oregons-cruel-ballot-initiative-would-undermine-conservation-ban-agriculture/
