Meet Jan Wallinder and Ron Webb, the passionate farmers behind Forest Edge Vineyard, just southeast of Portland.
They’ve owned this 45-acre property since 1984, and with no children, they’re dedicated to ensuring it remains farmland and forest for the future.
"It’s our belief that we have a relationship to the land and what it gives us," says Wallinder.
They farm organically and practice permaculture, emphasizing the importance of preserving nature for generations to come.
After exploring various land trusts, they found their match with Nellie McAdams, launching the Oregon Agricultural Trust, focused on working land conservation easements to protect farms and forests like theirs.
The working land conservation easement not only prevents development but allows for active agricultural use, helping keep land affordable for the next generation of farmers.
With 80% of Oregon’s farmers lacking succession plans, the demand is high! 🌾 #Agriculture #FutureOfFarming
Conservation is not only about preserving land but ensuring the next generation can thrive.
With bipartisan support for agricultural land protection growing, we’re seeing a shift towards a sustainable future.
Wallinder and Webb are relieved to have placed their property in an easement, lifting the anxiety of uncertainty.
They’ve secured their land's legacy, ensuring it's protected for those who value it as they do.
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