Farm Status

Big Red has a new mowing partner

We bought a flail mower to help control vegetation along fence lines, paths, and around buildings.  Knocking down weeds before they go to seed can help prevent the spread of some kinds of weeds. Keeping fence lines clear can help electric fencing work properly. There is also be a fire […]

Farm Plans

What do we mean by “demonstration farm?”

We call our new farm the Beavercreek Demonstration Farm.  Using the word “demonstration” raises a couple of questions: Does the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District have authority to own a farm? Does the District have authority to conduct demonstrations on land? What kind of demonstrations might the District […]