![Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 6 – 12, 2023 Produce from the Lake Oswego Farmers Market.](https://i0.wp.com/conservationdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/veggie-photo-800x400-110x110.jpg)
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week: August 6 – 12, 2023
We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week! This annual celebration highlights the important role that farmers markets play across our nation and here in Clackamas County. Why Should I Celebrate Farmers Markets? The Farmers […]
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Small Farm School 2023 – Registration is Open!
Registration for Small Farm School 2023 is now open. Click here to register! Small Farm School is a one-day educational event for beginning and intermediate small-scale farmers and rural land stewards. This year […]
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August Invasive Weed of the Month: Puncturevine
Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris) is aptly named! This invasive weed has spiny seed heads on it that can easily puncture a bike tire, inflatable raft, animal paw, or footwear. Be on the lookout because […]
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Horse Pasture Management Video
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers a wide range of support for horse owners in Clackamas County. The following horse pasture video gives you a good idea of some of the […]
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Protect Your Horses from “Pasture Bullies”
Tansy Ragwort is the toxic weed of the moment. It’s bright yellow flower can been seen throughout our rural areas. In many places, however, good neighbors and land managers are out there pulling […]
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Tansy Poisons Livestock – and Neighborly Relationships!
Tansy ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) has long tormented hay producers and rural landowners who graze livestock. Horses and cows are especially susceptible to this poisonous weed. In open fields, grazing animals will generally avoid […]
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Small Farm School 2023 is Just Around the Corner!
Small Farm School is an annual, full-day event with hands-on workshops and classroom sessions. Both beginning and experienced small-scale farmers will find classes to fit their needs. Our classes cover topics from equipment […]
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July Invasive Weed of the Month: Tansy Ragwort
Tansy ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is an invasive weed with a long and deadly history in the Pacific Northwest. In Oregon, it is designated as a Class B invasive weed. It is believed to […]
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Invitation to Bid: Shop Office Space Retrofit – Conservation Resource Center
Sealed Competitive Bids to provide construction services for the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (“District”) will be received at the District office, 22055 S. Beavercreek Road in Beavercreek, Oregon, until 2 p.m. […]