Agriculture

Island County's Ordinance update regarding agricultural activities near Critical Areas was completed in the Fall of 2006, and is currently pending a lawsuit filed by WEAN (Whidbey Environmental Action Network) in Thurston County. For more information about the approved ordinance and the Hearings Board Decisions, view links below:

Ordinance C-150-05-PLG-021-05 Adopted 4-24-2006

8-3-2006 State Growth Management Hearings Board Decision
(92 KB) in favor of Island County

9-14-2006 State Growth Management Hearings Board Decision
(75 KB) in favor of Island County

Other Resources

Your local Conservation District can help you prepare a Farm Management Plan and give you helpful tips about pasture and manure management:

Whidbey Island: Whidbey Island Conservation District
Camano Island: Snohomish Conservation District