Increase conservation planning and implementation on organic and transitioning to organic farms to address resource concerns in the oregon nrcs central coast/upper willamette and southwest basins

This Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $292,842.54 from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation Program (CFDA 10.902) aims to increase conservation planning and implementation on organic and transitioning-to-organic farms in the Oregon NRCS Central Coast/Upper Willamette and Southwest Basins.

The primary products and services to be delivered through this 5-year award, which started on August 1, 2024, include providing technical assistance, conservation planning, and risk management education to organic and transitioning-to-organic agricultural producers in Oregon. This will be accomplished through partnerships with sub-awardees such as the Midwest Organic Services Association and Organic Farmers Association, who will develop and deliver risk management education resources and training for the target farmer audience. The overall objective is to address resource concerns and promote sustainable agriculture practices on organic and transitioning farms in the Oregon region.