Make saving farmland a priority in county

The role that agriculture has played in the heritage of Camas and Washougal is easily assessed by the existence of Prune Hill as one of the area’s landmarks.

And while the name is an ode to the history of the region, it also serves as an example of the changes that have taken place. What once was an area covered with orchards of prune trees is now dotted with high-end homes that demonstrate how development has altered the county. Such change is inevitable, yet it also serves as a call for Clark County to preserve what remains of its farming heritage. As a recent article in The Columbian detailed, county officials are pondering the future of agriculture in the county, weighing the pressure for development against the benefits provided by locally sourced food and the preservation of farmland.