Several months ago, we published an infographic sharing the results of some analysis from the Planning and GIS departments that depicts possible new lots in farm and forest zones: A few community members requested a similar map be created for possible divisions in the forest zone: If you are familiar with the Wasco County zoning … Continue reading New Lots in Forest Zones
Wasco County Food Systems
Gorge Grown Food Network and the Columbia Gorge Community Health Assessment in 2013 have given us some good data to understand food systems in Wasco County and how it impacts our businesses and residents. Staff has prepared an infographic that shares the highlights from data available The Oregon Community Food Systems Network. Access to services … Continue reading Wasco County Food Systems
Wasco County Farm Subsidies
One of the things we wanted to understand, in preparing for the Comprehensive Plan update, was how some farmland in Wasco County is currently being used and how that may change in the future. A critical program for conserving land and habitat is through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). In 2016, land enrolled in the … Continue reading Wasco County Farm Subsidies
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