We will close 5 easements this year across Oregon, representing 18,389 acres.

We have over 120,000 acres in the works to be protected from Clatsop to Klamath to Lane, Linn, and Lake Counties.

We will finalize our application for accreditation in 2024. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.

“We are thrilled to embark on this next phase of growth as an organization. Through this process OAT looks forward to demonstrating that we adhere to the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence.”

-Jenn Clemo, OAT Deputy Director

OAHP advocacy in 2023 paid off with a $5.8 million allocation in early 2024.

We will continue to advocate alongside Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts and others to increase OAHP funding next year and beyond.

We will educate 500 farmers and 250 service providers.

We will launch our 1:1 Ag Business Support program which is designed to provide guidance to producers at all stages of succession planning, business management, and financial analysis.

We launched Stories from the Field, a comprehensive 7-part video series guides property owners on how to maximize the business benefits of working land easements. A comprehensive guidebook will be published in Spring 2024.

Cheers to the Land returns in October 2024! Stay tuned for information about participating breweries, beverage makers, and events.