Water-Wise Farming: A Guided Tour of Carrot Seed Production, Harvesting, and Processing

With 90% of the Deschutes River's water diverted for irrigation, improving the efficiency of irrigation systems is essential to restoring the river's flow. Come tour one of the most efficient farms in the basin, a key contributor to Jefferson County's production, which supplies 50% of the world’s carrot seeds.

Come experience the carrot seed harvest firsthand, from the fields to the seed processing facilities. Start with a guided tour of K&S Farms, a leader in seed production and precision water delivery in Jefferson County. Learn about their sophisticated irrigation techniques and how they use water wisely to minimize impacts on local rivers. Next, visit Central Oregon Seeds, Inc., where you’ll see how seeds are cleaned and processed for distribution.

Tour Leaders:

• Lisa Seales, Program Manager, Deschutes River Conservancy
• Josh Bailey, General Manager, North Unit Irrigation District
• Kurt Feigner, K&S Farms
• Ryan Feigner, K&S Farms & Board Director, North Unit Irrigation District
• Ken Stout, CEO, Central Oregon Seeds Inc.

Tour will meet at K&S Farms at 3 pm