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 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 at 11 a.m., March 7, 2025 in connection with the acquisition of working farmland easements to create “Forever Farms” for properties located at:
- SE Altman Road (No Street #), Gresham, OR 97080 AKA as tax parcel number 1S4E21BB -00500 and;
- 7035 SE Cottrell Road and 7205 SE Cottrell Road, Gresham, OR 97080 AKA as tax parcel numbers 1S4E22BC -00200, 1S4E22BC -00400 and 1S4E22BC -00500.
These easements ensure the property’s agricultural resource values 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.
For more information on these working farmland easements, contact Matt Shipkey, Land Legacy Program Manager at (503) 935-5374 or matt@emswcd.org