Importance of Farmland

Land Use Issues

It’s a simple proposition: no soil, no food. Farmland is the easiest to develop because it is usually flat with good soil and adequate water. French Prairie possesses the best soils in Oregon with more than adequate supplies of water, which is why it has historically been Oregon’s breadbasket. Understanding the relationship of farmland to food production and our society’s well being is a necessary undertaking.

News Coverage

The Oregonian
Clackamas County starts drumming up support for land use deal

July 30, 2014

Statesman Journal
Guest Opinion: Woodburn leaders must respect the law

July 17, 2014

Statesman Journal
Guest Opinion: Oregon Land-use System Needs Overhaul

July 17, 2014

Oregon Department of Agriculture
Press Release: Report argues for thoughtful approach to development

December 21, 2011

The Oregonian
New Report says Oregon farmland is valuable

December 29, 2011