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Clark County council hears report on agriculture lands

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A study of Clark County’s agricultural land has found that 98 percent of it is well suited to farming. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

A long-awaited study of Clark County’s agricultural land found almost all of it is well suited for farming, although it’s fractured into small parcels that undermine commercial viability.

Portland consultant ECOnorthwest presented the study to the Clark County Council on Wednesday.

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