Livestock and pasture managers in the Willamette Valley navigate unique challenges keeping their animals healthy and happy in this wet, fertile region. Join experts as they share sustainable strategies to support your horse or other livestock’s well-being while preserving a resilient, productive landscape.
This informative workshop is on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At 8:30 a.m., we will meet at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District office at 22055 S. Beavercreek Rd. Ste. 1, Beavercreek, OR 97004.
From there, we will carpool to a nearby horse property for a field visit.
Here you will have a real on-the-ground experience walking pastures, identifying pasture plants and weeds, checking for soil compaction, and taking soil and pasture samples for analysis.

This field trip requires walking over uneven ground. If you are unable to safely walk in a typical pasture, please contact us to see if there is a reasonable accommodation we may make to help. If you prefer, you may instead join us for the in-class portion of the workshop.

The second part of the day will take place at the District office to listen to speakers and have lunch.
Speakers will dive deeper into soil and pasture health, learning to identify common weeds and how to renovate and maintain a healthy pasture. You will also learn about effective mud control, heavy-use areas, and manure management.
Get advice for the perfect pasture grasses from a grass seed expert, and learn how to keep your horses healthy with advice from an equine vet.
New this fall, we added a hay producer to the speaker lineup!

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Address

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* 4. Phone number

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* 5. How many acres do you manage?

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* 6. What animals do you raise on your property?

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* 7. Do you have access to a computer and internet for an assignment?

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* 8. Are you registering for more than one person? If so, please add their names below.

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* 9. How did you hear about this workshop

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* 10. Would you like to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter?

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* 11. Lunch will be provided. A Mexican food box lunch that includes individually wrapped burrito made with a flour tortilla, Mexican seasoned rice, black beans, your choice of protein, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips, salsa, and a dessert. Please choose the lunch that you prefer. A gluten-free, dairy-free option is available.

Call if we have not addressed your food restriction. 503-210-6000

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