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9/16/2025 - 9/16/2026
TUE
September
16
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for the Director and Manager Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). The workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of ...

WED
September
17 18
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This event is intended to introduce agriculture professionals to sustainable agriculture in a variety of forms. The tour will take place in the tip-of-the-mitt. The farms include a regenerative beef and hog producer, a direct market vegetable farm, a ...

WED
September
17
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us for the Director and Manager Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). The workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of ...

SAT
September
20
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Residents are allowed to bring: 8 Passenger/Truck Tires OR 4 Semi Truck Tires ***If the trailers are not full by noon, additional tires will be taken on a first come first serve basis by phone call only. They will accept the following tires: ...

MON
September
22
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for the Director and Manager Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). The workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of ...

TUE
September
23
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FRI
September
26
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Your yards and gardens will thank you next spring for planting this fall with help from the Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. While the early blooms of Spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, ...

WED
October
1
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Great Lakes Cover Crops Project Field tour National Cover Crop Variety Trials & Cover Crop Breeding Network Additional cover crop field examples - radish, red clover Cover crop grazing/integrating crops-livestock Wrap-up Cover crop resources NRCS ...

WED
October
1
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Mecosta Conservation District for an evening of wildlife wonder and community conservation! Enjoy a live animal presentation from the West Michigan Wildlife Center, discover how to help injured wildlife, explore Conservation District ...

THU
October
2
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Link to register found here!

THU
October
9
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Managing organic apples is complex! See this example from a 3rd generation orchard that has transitioned to organic over the last decade. Farmer Kyle Rasch will share insights on soil health, organic approaches to pest and disease management and more! ...

FRI
October
10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

SAT
October
11
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mark your calendars and join Kent Conservation District for their Fall Native Plant & Tree Sale. Pre-order deadline is Thursday, September 26, 2025 and orders can be placed HERE! Didn't place an order, no problem, you can browse and buy while ...

SAT
October
11
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for an open house and tour of Fisheye Farm hosted by Keep Growing Detroit and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Participants will get an overview of the farm infrastructure, tools and techniques Fisheye farmers use to be a ...

WED
October
15
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join Mecosta CD and Great Lakes Mushroom Company for an unforgettable evening on October 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM as they dive into the healing power of herbs and microgreens in this hands-on, knowledge-packed workshop! This exciting opportunity will guide ...

SAT
October
18 19
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

"Farming is not just about producing food but also about creating a resilient and sustainable food system." -JM Fortier, The Market Gardener October 18-19: Spend a weekend with JM Fortier as he shares more than 20 years of market gardening experience ...

TUE
October
21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Learn about different farm certification options available to highlight your farm's values and practices to customers. Register HERE!

THU
October
23
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms. These webinars are open to anyone who may be interested in the topic, but the presentation will be tailored for service providers who provide technical ...

TUE
October
28
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a webinar discussing organic market premiums, how they vary for different crops and products, and how much premium you can expect on the products you want to sell.

THU
October
30
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a two-part webinar series discussing nutrient risk management for organic farms. These webinars are open to anyone who may be interested in the topic, but the presentation will be tailored for service providers who provide technical ...

TUE
November
4
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a webinar discussing how to make money in organic farming. Register HERE!

THU
November
6 7
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration is now open for the 2025 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON), which takes place November 6-7, at the L.V. Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids. Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for ...

THU
November
6 7
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Renewable Roots Retreat 2025, hosted by Missaukee Conservation District, is a one-day immersive event designed to bring together passionate environmental professionals, educators, and changemakers to learn, connect, and re-center around what ...

THU
November
6
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a webinar discussing organic pesticide management. This webinar is open to anyone who may be interested in the topic, but the presentation will be tailored for service providers who provide technical assistance and support to farms, such as ...

FRI
November
14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

SUN
December
7
SUN
December
7
SUN
December
7
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for the Director and Manager Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). The workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of ...

MON
December
8 10

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MON
December
8
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us for the Director and Manager Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD). The workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of ...

FRI
December
12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
January
9
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
February
13
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

WED
March
11
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us for MACD's 2025 Legislative Action Day – a vital opportunity for Conservation Districts across Michigan to come together at the Capitol to meet directly with legislators, share your district's successes, and elevate the importance of ...

FRI
March
13
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
April
10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
April
24

Cass County CD is hosting their Annual Native Plant Sale! Thursday, April 23rd, is for pre-sale pick up only! Visit their website HERE to learn more information!!!

FRI
May
8
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
June
12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
July
10
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
August
14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

FRI
September
11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Open office hours with Rivka at MACD. Bring your questions, successes, challenges, and ideas! A good time to collaborate and share what is happening around the state.

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