Biden-Harris Administration Makes Available Historic $3 Billion for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands Through Investing in America Agenda

USDA is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

USDA Invests $70 Million to Expand Conservation Assistance to Underserved Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in partnerships that will improve outreach to underserved producers and communities to expand access to conservation assistance, including programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as career opportunities. 

NRCS Oregon Announces Sign-Up Period for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon is accepting applications from agricultural producers and forest landowners for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Apply by December 15, 2023. 

USDA Invests $65 Million for Conservation and Climate Action on Private Lands as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda

USDA Invests $65 million for Conservation Innovation Grants

Danger Close: Wildfires and SNOTELs

Camp Creek Fire creeps close to South Fork Bull Run SNOTEL.

Conserving Water and Energy in the Deschutes Basin

The Three Sisters Irrigation District On-Farm and Renewable Energy project brings together over 50 partners to conserve water and reduce energy demands. 

NRCS Oregon awards two Conservation Innovation Grants to develop new technologies for agriculture

Announcing $200,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants awarded across Oregon

Forest Restoration and Resiliency in Eastern Oregon

NRCS Oregon and the Oregon Department of Forestry are lead partners for the East Oregon Forest Restoration project covering Umatilla, Wallowa, Baker, Union counties.

Medford Irrigation District Watershed Plan – EIS Scoping Period

Medford Irrigation District Watershed Plan – EIS Scoping Period  

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Investments in Urban Agriculture, Food and Market Access through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts