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Agriculture, Small Farms, and Livestock
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
Underwood Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Free technical assistance, Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Support for small farms, livestock, and agricultural operations through technical and financial assistance, and a small amount of tools available for rent or loan
Overview
Description:
Viable, working lands are essential to maintaining the rural character of Klickitat and Skamania Counties. UCD supports agricultural operations and small farms by serving farmers and livestock owners with technical assistance, livestock Best Management Practice financial assistance via cost-share, educational resources, and a small number of tools for rent or loan.
Technical assistance:
This can include site visits from UCD staff, conservation and nutrient management planning services, and basic nutrient soil sampling information.
Financial assistance:
Cost-share for projects is available on a case-by-case basis. Past projects have included livestock exclusion fencing, manure management infrastructure, composting structures, riparian planting, and livestock watering facilities.
Education:
UCD has a variety of printed and electronic materials, books that are available to borrow, and other educational resources. UCD staff and partners offer educational lectures and workshops as well as access to experts throughout the state. Stay in the know about current offerings by signing up for our eNewsletter.
Learn more about soil basics on our website.
Tools & Equipment:
UCD’s Farm Tool Library offers various hand tools and large implements available to borrow and rent. Learn more on the UCD Farm Tool Library page.
Clark Conservation District in Battle Ground, WA rents out poultry processing equipment. You can find more information on that on the Clark CD website: https://clarkcd.org/poultry-processing-equipment.
Contact us at 509-493-1936 to learn more about any of these services.
Eligibility:
None
Financial benefit:
Varies per project needs and budget availability.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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