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Oregon Agricultural Trust

Oregon Agricultural Trust partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon’s economy, communities, and landscapes.

Salem, OR

EIN: 84-3396259

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This donated working land conservation easement in Clackamas County is on a 45-acre, diversified farm with a winery, orchards, and forest, all sustainably managed. The farmer-owners want to make farming financially accessible for the next generation and the easement will reduce the sale price of the land to acheive that goal. "You start realizing when you're talking about perpetuity, that you need somebody who has the capacity to steward your land for perpetuity, having an organization like OAT that, though new, has depth and resources is important." -Jan Wallinder

30,800

We’ve now protected 5 properties totaling 30,800 acres and are currently working on 67 projects that will protect over 200,000 acres.

1,000

We train nearly 1,000 farmers, ranchers, foresters, and service providers annually on key topics like succession planning, easements, and business viability.

Our 1:1 Ag Business Advising program serves nearly 40 families each year.

Financials

$1.4M

2023 Budget

70%Program Spend

20%Management Spend

10%Fundraising Spend

70%

20%

10%

Programs

Land Protection

OAT helps Oregon farmers and ranchers permanently protect their land and keep it in production. Landowners may donate their property or convey a working land easement to remove development rights that interfere with farming. In exchange, landowners can receive a charitable tax credit and/or cash, which can be particularly useful in succession planning or business expansion.

Ag Business Support

Our team offers a suite of agricultural business support services to help strengthen your operation. Our advising and consulting services are tailored to help you design, plan, and execute strategies that advance your work and mission. Visit our Resource Page for printed and video resources on business and estate planning guides, plans, and more

Advocacy

Several federal, state, and local funding programs pay Oregon farmers and ranchers to preserve their lands. From the federal ACEP-ALE program to the Oregon Agricultural Heritage Program, these programs support the public benefits of food security, conservation, open space, and thriving rural economies. Yet program funding is not guaranteed and is usually not enough to meet the demand. OAT supports the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts’ advocacy for legislation and funding that increase working land preservation.

Learn more at
www.oregonagtrust.org/