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Agriculture, Small Farms, and Livestock
Viable, working lands are essential to maintaining the rural character of Klickitat and Skamania Counties. UCD supports agricultural operations and small farms by serving farmers and livestock owners with technical assistance, livestock Best Management Practice financial assistance via cost-share, educational resources, and a small number of tools for rent or loan.
Technical assistance
This can include site visits from UCD staff, conservation and nutrient management planning services, and basic nutrient soil sampling information.
Financial assistance
Cost-share for projects is available on a case-by-case basis. Past projects have included livestock exclusion fencing, manure management infrastructure, composting structures, riparian planting, and livestock watering facilities.
Education
UCD has a variety of printed and electronic materials, books that are available to borrow, and other educational resources. UCD staff and partners offer educational lectures and workshops as well as access to experts throughout the state. Stay in the know about current offerings by signing up for our eNewsletter.
tools & Equipment
UCD’s Farm Tool Library offers various hand tools and large implements available to borrow and rent. Learn more on the UCD Farm Tool Library page.
Clark Conservation District in Battle Ground, WA rents out poultry processing equipment. You can find more information on that on the Clark CD website: https://clarkcd.org/poultry-processing-equipment.
Contact us at 509-493-1936 to learn more about any of these services.