Hillsdale Conservation District

06/11/2026

Reach out to us for more info! Don't miss out on this local opportunity at conservation funding!

06/11/2026

August is approaching faster than you think. Mark your calendars for the annual Nutrient Management Field Day at Stoney Ridge Farms!

06/09/2026

Want a sneak peak of this region’s newest state game area?
(Did you know there was a new one being developed in our county?)

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Join us! Thanks to a generous donation- you could even get paid!

06/08/2026

Another successful Conservation Around the County event! A big thanks to everyone who was able to join us out at Wingnut Farms! We had a great time learning about our local organic, grass fed dairy and how they utilize rotational grazing in their operation.

A huge thank you to Ron and Sue Rusk from Wingnut farms for hosting and Farmer Led Conservation for partnering with us!

06/02/2026

Our local election is approaching!

Serving on your local Conservation District board is one way to shape decisions that affect land, water, agriculture, forests, wildlife, and conservation education in your community.

How to get started:

1. Find your local Conservation District
Use the MACD District Directory: https://members.macd.org/member-directory

2. Contact the district office
Ask when their annual meeting is held and when nominating petitions are available

3. Get your signatures
When nominating petitions are open, get 5 signatures from county residents supporting your run and turn it in to your District by the deadline

4. Meet people and ask for their vote!
Get out in the community and share why you are running for the Conservation District board and how you will support your District through your leadership.

Local conservation decisions start with community involvement. Have you ever considered running for office?

05/27/2026

Join fellow farmers, practitioners, researchers, and community members at Michigan's 2026 State of the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) Conference, which will focus on tri-state progress, ongoing project updates, and community resilience in reducing nutrient pollution in Michigan’s watersheds that drain into the Western Basin of Lake Erie.
The conference will include a mix of plenary, concurrent sessions, and posters where attendees will learn about DAP updates, program and project outcomes, new research findings, and more. Come to learn, meet new people, and ask questions!

📅 Date: June 23rd, 2026
🕑 Time: 8:30am-6pm
📍Location: Adrian Tobias Center, Adrian, MI
✅ Registration: https://graham.umich.edu/event/2026-state-western-lake-erie-basin-conference?utm_source=Graham+Sustainability+Institute&utm_campaign=0133b134cc-2025+WLEB+Conference+Registration_Resend_4_24_COPY&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e6c4187cd4-0133b134cc-

05/26/2026

Our next Conservation Around the County event is only one week away. Please call and pre-register if you plan to attend!

05/26/2026

A great new opportunity for Hillsdale farms as well! Reach out to our office if you would like more information. 517-825-0164

Washtenaw County farmers may be able to use a new southeast Michigan program to help pay for farm improvements ranging from cover crops and wildlife habitat to farm stand supplies, websites and branding. Enrollment is now open for the Michigan Conservation Stewardship for Farmers Project, a U.S. Dep...

05/26/2026

Check out this field day opportunity for food grade grain producers!

05/13/2026

Join the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference this summer to hear TNC Farmer Advocate Matt Burkholder deliver the keynote speech, The Future of Farming!

Hear from Matt as he shares farming history and mentorship journey through Farmer Advocates and delivers insight on the three key themes to conservation success: generational knowledge, community collaboration and solidarity, and better soil health.

🗓️June 23rd, 2026
🕜Conference: 8:30am - 6pm Keynote Address: 12:45pm
📍Adrian Tobias Center, Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian, MI 49221, USA

Register here!