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The mission of Wy'East RC&D is to invest in people, partnerships, and resources in rural areas that achieve solutions leading to a sustainable future in the Pacific Northwest.

Wy'East RC&D employs strategies that protect, restore, enhance, and sustain both communities and natural resources.

$3.04 million

in USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant requests that we have supported applicants in compiling since 2021.

3,308,781 kWh

of planned power generation for renewable energy system projects for applicants to the Rural Energy for America Program grant since 2021.

$1.18 million

that Wy’East has invested so far in energy resilience work in rural Oregon. These projects and grants are still in progress.

Updated December 2025

31+ Years

of providing education, outreach, and developmental assistance to producers and rural small businesses in Oregon.

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Rural Innovation

Pioneering groundbreaking technologies, practices, and forward-thinking solutions for the advancement of rural communities, small businesses, and producers.

On Farm Energy and Water

Leading energy and water conservation practices supporting energy independence and water saving solutions for Pacific Northwest farmers and ranchers.

Rural Economies

Strengthening existing small businesses, while enabling emerging rural entrepreneurs and innovators in pursuit of new rural-based economic pathways.