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.

Shutdown and Winterization Notice: Spray water delivery is over for the season. FID crews are draining and winterizing our infrastructure. Now is a great time to winterize your private irrigation system as well.

The Farmers Canal and penstocks will continue to run water throughout the winter for hydropower production. It is a violation of State Water Law to use this water for irrigation or any other purpose on your property.

Funding Notification: NRCS cost share is available for on-farm irrigation system upgrades. A minimum of 75% cost share is available in the 2024 funding round. Applications are due November 29th. Contact Carly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 541-352-1037 to learn more or start an application. Funding is available for irrigation efficiency upgrades, irrigation water management, automation, and more.

Payment Notification: Please disregard any emails about unpaid bills. Farmers Irrigation District does not send out bill payment notices via email.

Irrigation Season Notification: Irrigation season legally starts on April 15th and ends September 30th. The irrigation season for the Hood River Basin is set by state law and FID can not provide irrigation water outside of that season. It is a violation of Oregon water law and District policies to use FID water for irrigation before April 15th or after September 30th.

For Building Permits: Applications and site plans can be submitted for FID sign-off via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Contact Megan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 541-387-5261 for questions or to set up an appointment.