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Mission: Cultivate farming in Clark County

Efforts aim to develop, promote Clark County farms, raise the value of products

By Rachel Pinsky, for The Columbian
Published: February 21, 2022, 6:15am
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Holly Hansen of Vancouver makes coconut corn chowder, which includes some local ingredients, at Second Mile Marketplace & Food Hub on Thursday afternoon. The kitchen is aimed at adding value to locally grown agricultural products.
Holly Hansen of Vancouver makes coconut corn chowder, which includes some local ingredients, at Second Mile Marketplace & Food Hub on Thursday afternoon. The kitchen is aimed at adding value to locally grown agricultural products. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Despite excellent soil, abundant farmland, and proximity to urban centers with consumers interested in locally grown products, Clark County farms haven’t been able to generate as much income per acre as nearby rural areas.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, the market value of products sold in Washington County, Ore.,

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