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Forest

Farm Conservation

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

West Multnomah SWCD

Benefits provided: 

Free technical assistance

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

Yes

We help organic and non-organic farms build healthy soil and provide healthy pastures for horses and other livestock. At the same time, our work helps improve habitat for beneficial pollinators and other wildlife, and conserves water.

Overview

Description:

We work with farmers to develop conservation plans for farms. Contact Scott to get receive free conservation technical assistance for your farming practices. There are a number of ways we can help improve your farm or pasture practices and outcomes, such as:
- Improve soil quality and crop production
- Add cover crops to planting rotations
- Reduce the use of fertilizers and pesticides
- Manage mud to improve animal and pasture health
- Reduce erosion and compaction
- and much, much more!

Eligibility:

Must reside within the West Multnomah SWCD boundary.

Financial benefit: 

N/A

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

Planning Importance

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