This tool was developed to support tribes of the Pacific Northwest and Great Basin "by providing information on how the climate is expected to change in the places Tribes care about. It provides maps, graphs, tables, and descriptions of projected changes." Users can search by "Tribe" and "Area of Interest" to find a location and…
read moreThis resource is a part of the Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project, a collaborative project between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, that aims to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on American Indian and Alaska Native tribes by highlighting the indigenous-led approaches…
read moreOregon Farm Link connects beginning farmers and ranchers with land holders, helping to grow Oregon’s next generation of family farmers. How does it work? Step 1: Browse listings. Anybody can browse the land seeker and available land listings. Step 2: Create a user profile and then create either a land holder or land seeker listing. Each user must create…
read moreOregon Climate & Agriculture Network (OrCAN) envisions a future where healthy soils are the foundation of thriving food systems in Oregon–reconnecting healthy ecosystems, economies, and communities. OrCAN was founded in 2017 as a volunteer-run effort laser focused on state-level policy advocacy at the intersection of climate change and agriculture. Today, they are building an inclusive…
read moreWORKING LANDS IS A FREE, VOLUNTARY PROGRAM THAT HELPS FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FORESTERS TRANSITION TO MORE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT. Regenerative management focuses on maximizing the positive impacts that agriculture can have on natural systems, while still remaining productive. These include practices that rebuild soil, enhance biodiversity, improve water cycling, support native wildlife, and increase resilience…
read moreProduced by the Pacific Northwest Extension, this publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the basis for the Pasture Calendar.
read moreThe Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a USDA Farm Service Agency program which provides rental payments to farmers to manage environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits. Sign-ups occur annually.
read moreThe Energy Trust of Oregon offers technical assistance and funding to offset the costs of energy-efficiency upgrades to buildings and equipment on farms, renewable energy projects, irrigation efficiency investments, and greenhouse upgrades.
read moreConservation Stewardship Program (CSP) – a USDA NRCS program that encourages producers to address resource concerns by undertaking additional conservation activities and improving, maintaining, and managing existing conservation activities. If you are already taking steps to improve the condition of the land, chances are, CSP can help you find new ways to meet your goals.…
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