A Working Farm Is a Thing of Beauty
But it can also be noisy, dusty, and occasionally smelly.
Agriculture remains a significant contributor to Tillamook County’s economy. Our landscape is dotted with family farms. Some of our 100 farms have been managed by the same family more than 150 years. You might be interested to know, that more dairy cows than people call Tillamook County home. In addition to providing employment and contributing nearly $120 million to the economy, multi-generational farming ensures future livability of rural areas and protection for open space and wildlife habitat.
While you might not choose to farm your land, Tillamook County is still an agricultural area. Expect to experience days when neighboring farms produce noise, dust, traffic, and even odors. Farmers must perform certain tasks on a schedule determined by Mother Nature and the marketplace and at times, you can expect to see a lot of farm employees at work. Plowing and planting need to occur when the soil is the right temperature and dampness. Nutrients or protectants must be added when the plants are hungry or are struggling with a new disease or pest.
If your neighbor is a dairy, or they raise livestock and horses, expect odors, noise, and insects. You may be inconvenienced a few days each year but most consider this a tiny price to pay for the benefits of open space and the views you enjoy 365 days a year.
