EMSWCD works to provide current and future generations of farmers with access to farmland in East Multnomah County and make land for farming more affordable. Through collaborations with existing farmers, our Working Farmland Protection Program helps unlock opportunities for the next generation of farmers and emerging farm businesses to steward these special farm properties.

When our farmland is protected, we all benefit. Local farmland is vital to our community, economy, food systems, and environment. Farmland fuels our rural economy, nourishes people with fresh, locally grown food, and enables us to enjoy the vibrant rural landscapes that make Oregon special.

EMSWCD will hold a virtual public hearing on June 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in connection with the acquisition of a working farmland easement to create a “Forever Farm” for the property located at 36410 SE Gordon Creek Road, Corbett, OR 97080 AKA as tax parcel numbers 1S4E10 -00100 and 1S4E03D -02800. These easements will ensure the agricultural resource values of these properties are protected in perpetuity. These particular transactions will additionally incorporate easement terms that guarantee the farm property remains affordable to and in the ownership of farmers.

Interested persons may submit written testimony before the hearing to Matt Shipkey at matt@emswcd.org, or may attend the hearing by joining the meeting via computer or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/EastMultSWCD/emswcdpublichearing or by calling United States (Toll Free): 1 (571) 317-3112 with Access Code: 416-726-341.

Additional information on these working farmland easements may be obtained by contacting Matt Shipkey, Land Legacy Program Manager at (503) 935-5374 or matt@emswcd.org

Meeting attendees requiring Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations should call (503)222-7645 x 100 ASAP. To better serve you, five (5) business days before the event is preferred.