The Harney Soil and Water Conservation District Solar Pumps are currently undergoing maintenance and cannot be rented out at this time. Our rangeland drills are currently out for rent at this time.  Please contact us at a later date to check on availability. ... Read More

Harney SWCD continues to monitor the coronavirus COVID-19 updates and recommendations locally, nationally and internationally. The health, safety, and well-being of our staff and community are of the utmost importance.   We would like to inform everyone who plans to visit our facility that we are open and able to receive phone calls and emails.  ... Read More

Harney Soil and Water Conservation District is currently seeking bids for a Culture Resource Specialist for projects in Harney County.  Further information can be found  at our office located 530 Hwy 20 S. in Hines or by calling our office at (541) 573-5010.  The deadline for receiving applications is April 15, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Culture Resource ... Read More

Harney Soil and Water Conservation District is providing $96,000 in wildlife habitat funding for landowners located in the northwest corner of Harney County near Riley. Preference will/may be given to project areas that are in or near pronghorn winter range, or at least are likely to be used by pronghorn during winter months. However, enhancements ... Read More

Certain times of the year bring specific mechanical problems with use and temperatures.  Air conditioning never breaks down in the summer, right?  We don’t use it then, and often the underlying problem goes unnoticed until mid-August when you really need cool air. Similarly,  problems that arise with your septic system during the winter may have ... Read More

Invasive weeds have many common characteristics.  They are opportunistic, meaning they take advantage of any soil disturbance to claim a foothold.  Land that has been overgrazed or grazed inefficiently, roadsides and ditches, and construction areas are vulnerable.  What makes a pretty flower becoming a noxious weed is robbing local vegetation of water and soil nutrients ... Read More

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Center (EOARC) will hold a Calving School Friday, March 13th.  Agenda and registration information can be found on the flyer or call Juliana Ranches at (541) 573.4083.  Learn new and safe techniques to put on a resume or brush up your skills.  Lunch will be provided. ... Read More

Feral swine can cause damage! They can eat everything in sight, affecting wildlife forage and ag lands. They reproduce quickly and a herd can cover an area up to 10,000 acres. Feral pigs carry 35 known diseases, 13 of which are transmittable to humans. A Texas woman was recently attacked and killed by pigs. An ... Read More

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The 10th Annual Oregon Farm to School Showcase Saturday March 14th, 2020 Salem Convention Center Salem, Oregon Oregon Farm to School Showcase at the Oregon School Nutrition Association Food Show Registration is now open for the 2020 Oregon Farm to School Showcase at the Oregon ... Read More

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity to help Oregon producers and processors access the school marketplace. Application materials are now available at ODA’s Farm to School webpage: http://oda.direct/F2S. The deadline to apply is March 9, 2020. During the 2019 session, the Oregon Legislature passed an expanded Farm to School ... Read More