Berrien County Conservation District
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Local Working Group
Make your voice heard in collaborative efforts to address local natural resource needs by attending the Local Work Group (LWG) meeting. This LWG is hosted by the Berrien and Cass County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with the Berrien and Cass County Conservation Districts.
LWG meetings are annual discussions with farmers, agricultural professionals, conservation leaders, and the public. This meeting will ask about natural resource issues and needs in Berrien and Cass Counties. The concerns that are prioritized at the meeting will help inform NRCS’s strategic response to those issues.
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Berrien County Conservation District/USDA Office 3334 Edgewood Rd. Berrien Springs MI 49103
Please RSVP to the Berrien County Conservation District via email to berriencd@macd.org or call 269-471-9111 x3 by Tuesday, September 3rd if you would like to be part of this work group. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
2023 Annual Award Winners
Please Congratulate our Annual Award Winners .
Love Creek Nature Center will be hosting their 2nd annual Monarch Festival on Saturday, July 27th! Join the Berrien County Conservation District, along with other organizations, as we learn about our important pollinators, catch bugs in the prairie, and witness a captivating Monarch release. Explore the world of the Monarch butterfly with engaging presentations, fun crafts, snacks, and other exciting events. The first 20 kids to arrive can enjoy FREE face painting; simply check in and register at the front desk. This event promises enjoyment for both kids and adults alike!
Address:
9292 Huckleberry Rd #9736, Berrien Center, MI 49102
NRCS Transitioning to Organic
Partnership Program
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Meeting Feb 29 , 2024
The Special Guest Presentation was provided by the Gilmore Car Museum, on the “History of the Dust Bowl” told through stories, songs and photos.
Location: Lehman’s Farmhouse Brewery & Restaurant,
Ryan Postema was re-elected to the board of directors.
Please congratulate our award winners:
Environmental Stewardship Award went to Terry and Jenni Koebel of New View Agriculture
and
Farmer of the Year Award went to Juan Sandoval of Sandoval Farm
Thank you to our silent auction donors!
Ausra Equipment & Supply, Clear Water Meats, DeGroot Inc, L'BRI Skin Care-Emily Dussel
Bette Pierman, Eau Claire Fruit Exchange, GreenMark Equipment, Lehman's, Lemon Creek Winery,
Brandy Wise-Tenter, Kathy Wise, Kaminski Farms Meats, Kristen Albers-Mary Kay, Nardo's Pizza,
Robson's Country Store, Love Creek/BC Parks, Safety Psychographics, Sassafras Acres
December MAEAP Verification Recipient
Please help us in Congratulating DeGroot Inc. on their recent MAEAP Verification in Greenhouse, Cropping Farmstead.
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November
MAEAP Verification Recipients
Please help us in Congratulating Ed and Tina Kerlikowske of Kerlikowske Family Farms on their recent MAEAP Verification in Cropping.
