On the Farm

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.

Resources

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!

Urban Livestock Management Handbook

Healthy Horses, Clean Water

Living in Rural Clark County

Soil Testing Guide & Kits

Clark Food & Farm Network

BMP Flyers

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.

Fencing

Heavy Use Protection Areas

Waste Storage Facilities

Watering Facilities

Roof Runoff Systems

Riparian Forest Buffers

Conservation Planning Resources

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 on please contact us.

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

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.