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Kalkaska Farmers Market Extends into a Winter Season

Kalkaska Farmers Market Extends into a Winter Season

2022 has been a momentous year for the Kalkaska Farmers Market. Our mighty and small Kalkaska Farmers Market continues to grow and creates a sense of place in the community. We're most excited about extending our season until December 20, 2022. The best part about…

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

About a month ago, I happened to glance at the riverbank on my property, and then took a second look. Something was not quite right. There was a viney plant that was choking out some of the other vegetation, and the more I looked, the more…

Funding Available to Landowners for Conservation Projects

Funding Available to Landowners for Conservation Projects

Do you have a piece of property that you would like to see reforested? Or a field that could be planted to increase habitat for pollinators? Or a shoreline in need of erosion protection?

Tree Seedling Sale is Surely a Sign of Spring

Tree Seedling Sale is Surely a Sign of Spring

Finally, FINALLY, I see patches of bare ground in the woods, the melting snow is dripping off the rooftops, red-winged blackbirds are back, and I’ll add one more thing to that list: The Kalkaska Conservation District has its Tree Seedling Catalog out so you can get ready for spring planting!

Kalkaska Farmers’ Market Season Countdown to May 3rd

Kalkaska Farmers’ Market Season Countdown to May 3rd

April showers bring May’s Farmers' Market? It's not the traditional saying, but it's true! While we are waiting for Spring to arrive, the Kalkaska Farmers' Market has been working on some exciting things behind the scenes.

MDARD awards $9.7 million to 75 Michigan Conservation Districts for soil, water, and wildlife protection

MDARD awards $9.7 million to 75 Michigan Conservation Districts for soil, water, and wildlife protection

Conservation districts are local government entities working to enhance and conserve soil, water, wildlife, and other natural resources in their local communities. This year marks a historic investment of $3 million for district operations, the highest funding levels since 2008.