Welcome to the Farmers Irrigation District

FID Mission Statement
Farmers Irrigation District strives to promote ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable agriculture by providing energy and irrigation service for the common good.

The District Today
Farmers Irrigation District is located in Hood River, Oregon, in the beautiful, culturally rich Columbia River Gorge. It is a nonprofit government agency founded in 1874. Water is provided to over 5,800 acres of land, both residential and agricultural. The Hood River Valley produces large quantities of high value pears, apples, cherries, and wine grapes

Serving the Northern Hood River Valley since 1874.

Current News

04-11-12 - Irrigation Season Ramping Up for 2012
Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) allows the Farmers Irrigation District's irrigation season to begin April 15th. Read more...

04-02-12 - How Local Ingenuity and FEMA Money Built "A Better MouseTrap"
Mother Nature can be awesome, and not always in a good way. Just ask the Farmers Irrigation District in Oregon's Hood River County. Mother Nature has taken out their structures and, in 1996, led them to the brink of bankruptcy. Read more... (PDF file)

03-07-12 - Damage Incurred During Severe Winter Storm
The District experienced a significant amount of damage during this year's severe winter storm. On March 2, 2012, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon triggering the release of Federal funds to help communities such as ours recover from the severe winter storm. District officials are working with the proper authorities on such matters while District crew has diligently been working hard through adverse conditions to clear debris and make all necessary repairs prior to irrigation season. While we are working hard to get District infrastructure repaired and primed, please inspect your own private irrigation systems and look for signs of broken pipes prior to irrigation season. Below are a few pictures from the winter storm.

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03-08-12 - FID Invests in Energy Savings and Renewable Energy Enhancement Project, Offers Opportunity for Business Partners Click here to read more about the Business Energy Tax Credit FAQs.

03-01-12 - Spring is Near
Our recent snowy days haven't really given us the right feel for spring yet, but soon we will be priming and preparing our irrigation system to bring irrigation water to your yards and orchards. Meanwhile, take the time to repair any broken pipes and valves that you may have access to.