Missed our recent session on ACEP-ALE eligibility? The recording of this free webinar is now available to watch on demand.
The ACEP-ALE program offers cost-share assistance to Eligible Entities (e.g., Tribes, land trusts, SWCDs, etc.) to protect working lands through agricultural land easements. In a 2024 survey, COLT members identified a need to build deeper knowledge about the physical and legal requirements that a potential easement must meet. In this webinar, COLT’s Agricultural Land Easement Program Coordinator, Matt Penberthy, walks through the details of land eligibility and what to expect in the process.
What to expect
During the webinar, Matt will:
- Cover the land eligibility requirements in depth
- Provide examples, instructions, and recommendations for meeting certain eligibility requirements.
- Discuss required deed terms based on certain eligibility requirements
- Describe ineligibility factors and the NRCS Environmental Site Assessment
- Answer questions
Audience:
This webinar is intended for entity applicants (Tribes, Land Trusts, SWCDs, etc) of the ACEP-ALE Program. Content will be tailored to Oregon context in some areas.
Watch now:
Presentation Slides
Additional resources:
For entities interested in NRCS easement programs:
- Oregon ACEP-ALE
- NRCS RCPP-Easements,
- National ACEP-ALE webpage
- American Farmland Trust ACEP-ALE Toolkit for Entities
- Land Trust Alliance ACEP-ALE Toolkit
One-on-one assistance: Do you have general ALE questions or a potential ACEP-ALE / RCPP-EHE project?
- Contact Matt Penberthy, COLT’s Agricultural Land Easement Program Coordinator, for assistance Email: matt@oregonlandtrusts.org
- Contact the Land Trust Alliance’s NRCS Conservation Acquisitions Team for assistance
For landowners interested in NRCS easement programs:
- Oregon ACEP-ALE
- NRCS RCPP-Easements,
- National ACEP-ALE webpage
- American Farmland Trust ACEP-ALE Toolkit for Landowners
Staff assistance: Please visit with your local NRCS Service Center or contact NRCS.OR.Easements@usda.gov for assistance.
