Farms are a critically important resource in the watershed. They:
- Produce food and other important products
- Provide a livelihood for farmers
- Are a preferred land use to subdivisions and other intensive development adjacent to the river

We have developed and participate in several initiatives designed to help farms to become more economically viable so that the land continues to be used for this purpose, rather than being sold off for development.

We seek to engage farmers and provide incentives to:
- Reduce chemical storage on farms
- Reduce chemical use by transitioning to certified organic crops or other methods
- Provide access to local markets that tend to pay more for crops
- Participate in programs designed to increase energy efficiency, incorporate renewable energy and reduce water consumption
- Participate in natural resource conservation programs or consider placing some land in conservation or working agricultural easements