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Oregon Conservation Programs
Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program
Program level:
State
Land use:
Agriculture
Provider:
Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT)
Benefits provided:
Financial
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.
Eligibility:
OAT works on a voluntary basis with willing landowners. 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
Contact person:
Alice Willamson
Organization:
Phone number:
503-798-8502
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
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!
Contact Us
This tool is meant for you. If you have any ideas for improvement, are struggling to find something, having difficulty navigating, or program info is incorrect or missing, please contact Rachel SantaOlalla and she will fix it ASAP.
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