Oregon Agricultural Trust
Programs
Farmland Protection Program
FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM OATS LAND PROTECTION OUTCOMES ARE PRIMARILY THE RESULT OF WORKING LAND EASEMENTS. THESE VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS WITH LANDOWNERS, FACILITATING THE PERMANENT CONSERVATION OF THEIR AGRICULTURAL LAND THROUGH OUR LAND TRUST. REMOVING DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ALLOWS LANDOWNERS TO EARN CASH AND TAX BREAKS WITHOUT SELLING OR DEVELOPING PARCELS, AIDING BUSINESS EXPANSION OR SUCCESSION PLANNING IN THE NEAR TERM, AND MAKING LAND MORE AFFORDABLE FOR FUTURE FARMERS IN THE LONG TERM.AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS VITALITY SUPPORT, AND SUCCESSION COUNSELING, FARMERS AND RANCHERS GAIN GREATER AWARENESS OF THE RESOURCES AND TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM, BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THEIR OPERATIONS, AND PREPARE FOR SMOOTH BUSINESS TRANSITIONS TO THE NEXT GENERATION. ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO SERVE THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, HELPING TO STRENGTHEN OREGONS AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THE TRUSTS GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE STATE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION HOLDING EASEMENTS, BUT ALSO THROUGH THE INCREASED CAPACITY OF FELLOW LAND TRUSTS AND OTHER EASEMENT HOLDERS. THE TRUST SUPPORTS OUR PEER ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY CONSERVE AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THEIR REGIONS. THIS INCLUDES REFERRALS, RESEARCH AND REPORT WRITING, CUSTOM GIS MAPPING, STAKEHOLDER CONVENING, COALITION MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATIVE GRANT WRITING, AND PARTNERING ON PROJECTS THAT RESULT IN THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS.PUBLIC SUPPORT & POLICY OAT EDUCATES NON-PRODUCERS ABOUT ITS WORK, HIGHLIGHTING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND PROTECTION AND CREATING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME DONORS AND ADVOCATES. THE TRUST ALSO ENGAGES WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL DECISION-MAKERS TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND AGRICULTURAL LAND PROTECTION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$829K
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