This June, in honor of National Pollinator Month, why not invite a pollinator home! We’ve put together several tips to help you get started. Plant an Unusable Area Consider planting native (non-invasive) plants […]
Tag Archives | agriculture
Equipment Rental Program
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District offers an Equipment Rental Program which makes a variety of agricultural equipment available at reasonable prices to Clackamas County residents. Our Equipment Rental Program was originally […]
Beneficial Insects Workshop, March 30, 2017
Taking Advantage of Beneficial Insects to Control Crop Pests For those interested in how to tap into the ready and willing army of beneficial insects that can help keep crop pests under control, […]
ONEStop Farmgate: A New Resource in Clackamas County
Clackamas County OneStop Farmgate is a new, FREE resource for farmers in Clackamas County. This website is designed to make it easier for farmers to find the answers they need to be successful.
Use Sunny Fall Days to Prepare for Winter
As those rainy days of winter loom on the horizon, take advantage of the sunny, warm fall days to prepare for winter! Tackling farm maintenance and good management practices now may help you […]
Want to Grow Food Later in the Season?
Our friends at Clackamas Community College (CCC) are offering a workshop to those who are interested in extending the growing season for cool weather crops. In addition, they offer a workshop in aquaponics […]
Focus on Staff: Matt Van Wey
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes a new employee to our professional team this week. Conservation Specialist Matt Van Wey brings a wealth of farming, restoration, and conservation experience with him […]
Register for Small Farm School 2016 Today!
Registration is open for Small Farm School 2016! To make the offerings available to folks who have traditionally been unable to attend on a Saturday, this year’s Small Farm School will be held […]
Board Expresses Strong Support for Protecting Farmland
The District’s Board of Directors expressed their strong support for protecting farmland in a letter delivered to Clackamas County Commissioners on June 29, 2016. The content of the letter is shown below. Clackamas […]