The 2019 Conservation District tour will showcase renewable energy (solar & wind farms) and the Heritage Village (pollinator gardens & buildings). Please join us as we highlight the environmental benefits of renewable energy, explore how pollinators are an integral part of our environment and agricultural systems and step back in time while visiting the Heritage […]
Read MoreJoin others who are interested in cover crops that improve soil health or that may be a good option for an emergency or annual forage crop. PARTICIPATE: What, when, how, and why of cover crops/forages. Walkthrough over 40 cover crop plots Education sessions Equipment demonstration Forages used for cover crops Rainfall simulator demonstration
Read MoreClay Soil Drainage Field Day Wed, September 25, 2019 5:30 – 7:30pm Gary Smith farm, 1st farm southeast of intersection M129 and 10 Mile Rd, Dafter, MI Chippewa County Meal provided by Chippewa Co Farm Bureau 5:30 pm Welcome and introductions Description of eastern UP clay soil drainage monitoring project – Jim Isleib, MSU Extension […]
Read MoreWoodlots, Wetlands, and Wildlife Who: Barry County Forester Ben Savoie and Ionia/Barry County MAEAP Technician Tori Frailey What: Phase 1 Field Day Where: 2 Forest landowner properties in Barry County Pam Dewey (13998 Kelly Road, Hickory Corners Michigan 49060 Barry County) Al Gemrich (2347 W. Dowling Road, Delton Michigan 49046 Barry County) When: Saturday, October […]
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