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OAT Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT)
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
OAT helps Oregon farmers and ranchers permanently protect their land and keep it in production.
Overview
Description:
OAT helps Oregon farmers and ranchers permanently protect their land and keep it in production. Landowners may donate or sell a working land easement to limit future subdivision, development and other rights that interfere with farming. OAT works on a voluntary basis with willing landowners.
Eligibility:
Project criteria include high quality soils, sufficient water rights, and farm or ranch acreage larger than average for the county in which the property is located. In addition, OAT's 5-year Farm and Ranch Protection Plan identifies Investment Zones of highest priority farm and ranch land for protection.
Financial benefit:
Landowners can receive a charitable tax credit and/or cash
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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