Now that spring has officially arrived, the Kalkaska Conservation District has recently organized a series of gardening-based events and seed exchanges, igniting enthusiasm and embracing spring fever. While it is a little too early to put plants in the ground, these events bring together all levels of gardeners to exchange seeds, knowledge, and stories.
Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference, January 26-27
The NMSFC promotes and builds a local vibrant agriculture community, equips the small farm community with the tools to be successful, and provides a forum for the open exchange of ideas within the small farm community. NMSFC Goals are to 1) To provide an outstanding educational event that meets the needs of the attendees of the conference, 2) To provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas within the small farm community, and 3) to help to build a local network of small farms, community businesses, and local government for the expressed purpose of building the local food economy.