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The latest charts and best information we have can be reviewed by clicking the image. We are engaged with various stakeholders to identify opportunities for the 2022 season.

Klamath County will be administering the $4 million in domestic well mitigation approved in Senate Bill 5561.

Paul Simmons is engaging with Oregon State leadership to facilitate access to the funding for Oregon irrigation districts in the Klamath Project approved in Senate Bill 5561 (Many thanks to our local legislators for supporting this bill)

With respect to 2022 DRA funding, this is tied to Congressional appropriations. Congress has not yet passed an appropriations bill for fiscal year 2022. The deadline to do so is 7 February.

Our last update indicated the DRA would be drafting checks for the 2021 no-irrigation program this month.

K.I.D. management is working to prepare our Watershed Plan request for proposals to gain access to a grant funded by the NRCS. Completing the Watershed Plan is the next step in our partnership with Farmers Conservation Alliance to develop our initial modernization plan. The FCA staff is also helping the K.I.D. management team research additional grant opportunities.

Alliance Testifies at EPA "Waters of the U.S." Hearing January 13, 2022. For the irrigation community, certainty in the definition of WOTUS is critical. The Family Farm Alliance looks forward to participating in the additional, upcoming rulemaking and contributing toward the agencies' stated goal of developing a durable definition of WOTUS.

Soil Health Investment Opportunity. APPLICATION DEADLINE is 28 JANUARY 2022

To learn about these programs please contact the Klamath Falls NRCS office at 541-883-6924. The program lead is Alex Gajdosik available at 541-997-3507 or email alexander.gajdosik@usda.gov

Updates include nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option and added flexibilities for producers to easily re-enroll in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Interested applicants should apply for EQIP-CIC by February 11, 2022 to be considered for this year’s funding. The CSP sign-up deadline will be announced soon.

How to Apply: NRCS accepts applications for conservation programs year-round, however Oregon producers and landowners interested in Conservation Incentive Contracts should apply by February 11, 2022 to be considered for this year’s funding. The CSP sign-up deadline will be announced soon. To apply, producers should contact their local USDA Service Center.

To learn more, visit www.usda.gov/

The EPA’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee has submitted its recommendations to administrator Michael Regan on the revision of the definition of Waters of the United States. The recommendations focus on traditional navigable waters, clarity and agricultural exclusions. Read more

ATLANTA — As farmers contend with the latest change in federal Clean Water Act authority, their best hope for clarity may lie with the U.S.… Full story

Higher commodity prices, strong farm profitability and low interest rates have put upward pressure on cropland values across the U.S. Read more

Port congestion and shipping delays made dairy exports extremely challenging in 2021, and one industry insider anticipates those challenges will continue in 2022. Some of Leprino Foods’ shipments were canceled or rebooked as many as 17 times. Read more

BAKER CITY, Ore. — Rancher Curtis Martin doesn’t expect a problem that was decades in the making to be solved by a single announcement from the White House, even one that comes with a billion-dollar pledge. But he and other ranchers see a glimmer of hope for sorting out the quandary of low cattle prices and high beef prices. Read more

Starting Wage: $32.00 to $37.00 DOE

Benefits (after 6-month probationary period): Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), District contribution to Retirement plan, 8 paid holidays/year, 5-15 days paid vacation/year (based on tenure), 10 days paid sick leave/year, District vehicle.

·   A minimum of a two-year degree with college course work in agriculture or engineering or related field or any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

·   A minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in irrigation district operations, maintenance, or construction.

·   Understanding of State and Federal water law and the ORS and OAR’s that guide irrigation district operations.

·   At least a basic understanding of electronics and wiring.

·   Strong computer, networking and communication skills, Basic programing, SQL, and GIS systems.

·   Highly positive, independent, resourceful, and motivated individual – able to solve problems and work productively with minimal supervision and assistance.

This full-time position is being advertised January 2022 until filled. Applications/ resume with cover letter should be submitted to the District office at staff@tumalo.org To view full job announcement visit our website at: http://www.tumalo.org