Nonprofits raise alarm over Deschutes County’s habit of converting farm land for housingBy Kathryn Styer Martínez (OPB)Aug. 7, 2025 1 p.m.The Central Oregon county and land use nonprofits disagree on how many acres have shifted from agricultural land to residential development.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up