Program in Gresham helps next-generation farmers plan for the future

A 12-year-old program is getting ready to accept applications for next spring to help launch the next generation of farmers.

GRESHAM, Ore. — Tucked away on 60 acres in Multnomah County lies the Headwaters Farm in Gresham, which is managed by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.

“We run the Headwaters Farm business incubate, and what we do is lease farmland, farm equipment to farmers who don’t have the financial resources to start their own farm business,” said Rowen Steele, Headwaters Farm Program manager.

Steele, who manages the farm, said this 12-years-old program is helping shape the future of farmers by

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