The District’s Board of Directors expressed their strong support for protecting farmland in a letter delivered to Clackamas County Commissioners on June...
National Pollinator Week June 20-26 If you have listened to news reports over the last few years, you probably know that pollinators are in trouble. They have...
Were you aware that many beetles, flies, and “true bugs” actually attack, lay eggs in, and sometimes eat harmful pests that farmers and gardeners often...
Clackamas County growers, you have the first chance to reserve your place for a hands-on workshop on sprayer maintenance, set-up, and calibration. This is a...
Clackamas County has a huge horse population! This year’s Small Farm School offers a track that addresses our love of horses, and our deep desire to...
It is not every day that you see a 29-foot long, 14-foot tall Chinook salmon hanging out in a field outside of Beavercreek. No, it was not an attack by...
Are you wishing your pastures were healthier, had fewer weeds, and produced more forage? The time to start working on improving your pasture is now! Testing...
Agricultural operations that need to compost on a large scale, but are not sure how to get started, will be interested in this opportunity for hands-on...
If you own a nursery in the Clackamas River watershed or anywhere near a stream, then you may be interested in attending this upcoming workshop, Combining...
Since 2000, monitoring conducted by Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has detected pesticides in Clackamas River tributaries at concentrations that...
Here are a few things you can do to protect your animals from health issues related to mud. These activities will also help you avoid slogging through a...
Why manage manure? There are several reasons! Manure can affect your operation in good and bad ways, and it can impact other people and creatures. The...
Recently, the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Board of Directors began reviewing the long-term strategies used by the District to...
We are excited to share this announcement with agricultural professionals interested in a hands-on composting classes. OSU Extension, Clackamas County Soil and...
History has repeated itself! Clackamas County landowners have again been chosen to receive the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts’ Cooperators of...
Agricultural producers will have another opportunity to dispose of their old and unusable pesticides at no charge on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8 a.m. to...
Ten farmers markets in Clackamas County will receive a boost for their 2013 market season. The Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District has...
Molalla-area landowners Jim and Mary Toops were recognized by the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) as their statewide Cooperator of the Year...
Environmental markets? Environmental services? What do these terms mean? How can these markets benefit farming and ranching? How do environmental services...
The first annual Small Farm School appears to be a great success with more than 200 registrants attending. The photo gallery below highlights some of the...
Registration closes this Friday (August 17th) so take action today to participate in this unique workshop for livestock owners! Clackamas County Soil and Water...
Registration is open for the first annual Small Farm School on September 8, 2012 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. Small...
