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Easements in Lending (Part 3 of a virtual lunch-and-learn series)

May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hear from Nick Wymore from Columbia Bank and Andrea Krahmer from Oregon Ag Trust on considerations for existing loans or new loans on properties with easements.  

Register here

This is Part 3 of a ‘Lunch & Learn’ series of webinars on working farmland easements for service providers. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from other service providers who have experience working with their clients on working farmland easements. The presenters will share considerations from each perspective and answer questions.

Feel free to attend one or all webinars in this series. Virtual webinars will take place noon-1pm on the dates listed with each description. Registrants will receive a Zoom link one day in advance and a recording of the webinar afterwards.

Hosted by Tualatin SWCD, East Multnomah SWCD, and Oregon Agricultural Trust.

Other webinars in the series:

  • Tuesday, May 5th: Easements in Real Estate Transactions | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
  • Tuesday, May 12th: Easements in Business & Estate Planning | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
Register here
Free

Nicole Ruggiero, Rural Conservation Program Manager

(971) 371-0097

Easements in Business & Estate Planning (Part 2 of a virtual lunch-and-learn series)

May 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hear from CPA Joe Fitts with Aldrich Advisors and Estate Attorney Maria Schmidlkofer from Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt.

Register here

This is Part 2 of a ‘Lunch & Learn’ series of webinars on working farmland easements for service providers. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from other service providers who have experience working with their clients on working farmland easements. The presenters will share considerations from each perspective and answer questions.

Feel free to attend one or all webinars in this series. Virtual webinars will take place noon-1pm on the dates listed with each description. Registrants will receive a Zoom link one day in advance and a recording of the webinar afterwards.

Hosted by Tualatin SWCD, East Multnomah SWCD, and Oregon Agricultural Trust.

Other webinars in the series:

  • Tuesday, May 5th: Easements in Real Estate Transactions | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
  • Tuesday, May 19th: Easements in Lending | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
Register here
Free

Nicole Ruggiero, Rural Conservation Program Manager

(971) 371-0097

Easements in Real Estate Transactions (Part 1 of a virtual lunch-and-learn series)

May 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hear from Realtor Chris Kelly from Berkshire Hathaway and Real Estate Transaction Attorney Raife Neumann from Intelekia Law Group.

Register here

This is Part 1 of a ‘Lunch & Learn’ series of webinars on working farmland easements for service providers. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from other service providers who have experience working with their clients on working farmland easements. The presenters will share considerations from each perspective and answer questions.

Feel free to attend one or all webinars in this series. Virtual webinars will take place noon-1pm on the dates listed with each description. Registrants will receive a Zoom link one day in advance and a recording of the webinar afterwards.

Hosted by Tualatin SWCD, East Multnomah SWCD, and Oregon Agricultural Trust.

Other webinars in the series:

  • Tuesday, May 12th: Easements in Business & Estate Planning | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
  • Tuesday, May 19th: Easements in Lending | 12:00 – 1:00pm on Zoom
Register here
Free

Nicole Ruggiero, Rural Conservation Program Manager

(971) 371-0097

Changing Hands Land Connections Workshop

Two farmers walking through the tomato hoop house, smiling at each other and laughing.
photo by Shawn Linehan

March 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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Are you a landholder who wants to sell or lease your agricultural land or business? Or are you a farmer and rancher who wishes to access land?

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with and meet other farmers who just might be the missing piece of your farmland puzzle!

This workshop will kick off with a masterclass on elevator-pitch writing. You’ll learn ways to articulate what you’re looking for—as well as what you bring to the table. Afterwards, the focus will turn to the group where you’ll work through a facilitated session of networking for effective and meaningful connection. The event will end with time to enjoy a delicious catered dinner and chat with fellow participants as well as staff members from Tualatin SWCD and Oregon Farm Corps.

Whether you’re a landholder or a landseeker, come prepared to ask questions and share your experiences. Bring a friend or neighbor along! You’re bound to make a surprising number of connections—and learn something new about yourself and community along the way.

Photos from recent Changing Hands Workshops

Navigating retirement and future ownership of your farm can feel overwhelming. Tualatin SWCD and Oregon Farm Corps here to answer your questions and help you make the best plan for your family, business, land, and community. 

Workshop Details

Workshop title: Changing Hands Land Connection Workshop

Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm; check-in starts at 5:45pm

Location: Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District office (7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy, #400, in Hillsboro)

Register here!
$20 This registration fee is just to hold your spot. The price of registration will be FULLY REIMBURSED after attending the workshop!

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

7175 NE Evergreen Parkway, Suite #400
Hillsboro, OR 97124 United States + Google Map

Questions?

Please contact Alex Hale at the contact info below.

To learn more about Changing Hands Workshops and the Future Farms program, click here.

Alex Hale – Conservation Education

503-713-7906

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Navigating Farm Succession: A workshop and lunch with Oregon Agricultural Trust

January 29 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

— New date announced! —

Please register for this workshop here.

In this half-day workshop, Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT) will share case studies and best practices for handling common family conflict scenarios and farm business management challenges. We are thrilled that attorney Maria Schmidlkofer will also be joining us. She will present on her years of experience working with Willamette Valley farmers to create estate plans and family farm business succession plans.

The workshop will end with a free lunch from Bellyful Catering. Maria and staff members from OAT and Tualatin SWCD will be available during lunch to chat and answer your questions.

Wherever you are in your farm succession planning journey, get inspired for your next move here! Please share this event and attend with your family members or neighbors.

After the workshop, attendees will be eligible for a FREE 1-hour advising session with OAT succession planning experts! Discuss your specific scenario and find the best next steps for you and your family.

Navigating retirement and future ownership of your farm can feel overwhelming. We’re here to answer your questions and help you make the best plan for your family, business, land, and community. 

Workshop Details

Workshop title: Navigating Farm Succession: A free workshop and lunch with Oregon Agricultural Trust

Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm; check-in starts at 8:45am

Location: Jesse Mays Community Hall (30975 NW Hillcrest Street North Plains, OR)

To register: Please fill out this registration form. Register early; space is limited!

For more information: Please call Alex Hale, Education and Outreach Specialist, at 503-713-7906.

Free

Jessie Mays Community Hall

30975 NW Hillcrest Street
North Plains, OR 97133 United States + Google Map

Alex Hale – Conservation Education

503-713-7906

View Organizer Website