Farm & Livestock Resources
Farms take effort and knowledge to function successfully. Whether you’re planting your first seed or just brushing up, we want to make it easier to learn. On this page, we’ve compiled several resources for Clark County farmers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you’d like more information, please contact us.
Looking for technical or financial assistance for your farm? Visit our Farm & Livestock programs page.
Learn about how to take care of your land and animals in tandem with the environment or share the information with a friend with these resources!
Best Management Practices
Clark CD has created informational flyers about Best Management Practices (BMPs) for managing your land. To request more information about these BMPs, use our Request Assistance form.
Conservation Planning Resources
Get Started on your own Conservation Plan - Clackamas SWCD Webpage
What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreage - OSU Extension Publication
Tips for Land and Water Management in Southwest Washington - Clark CD Publication
The following list of resources has been curated for those who are in the process of writing a conservation management plan for their property. If there is a topic you’d like more information about, please contact us.
Water Quality Self Assessment Guide for Small Acreages - WSU Extension Webpage
Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington - OSU Extension Publication
… Don’t see what you need? Contact us!
Looking For Local Food?
Eat Local First connects local producers with local customers. You can use their website and map to share your food products or get connected to farmer’s markets, CSAs and other local food opportunities.
Resources for Organic Producers
USDA Organic - USDA Webpage
USDA National Organic Program - USDA Webpage
Finding a Certifier - USDA Webpage
FSA Organic Certification Cost-Share Program - USDA Webpage
NRCS Organic - USDA Webpage
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education - SARE Webpage
USDA Guide for Organic Livestock Producers - USDA Publication
USDA Pasture for Organic Ruminant Livestock - USDA Publication
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Organic - WSDA Webpage