LAWRENCE, MI – Gary Zimmer, a Wisconsin-based agricultural consultant and founder of Midwestern BioAg, will be the keynote presenter at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual “Farming for the Future” conference. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Van Buren Conference Center in Lawrence. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and […]
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Produce Safety Training Sessions Scheduled_Jan.2019 It is officially 2019 and the Berrien Conservation District had a busy three months developing the Produce Safety Technician position for our local fruit and vegetable growers! The current Produce Safety Technician was able to gain a multitude of knowledge from various trainings and networking conferences. One of the trainings […]
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HWA Seasonal Field Survey Technician Invasive Species Network Survey Technician POSITION SUMMARY The Invasive Species Survey Technicians works with the Coordinator to implement the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program-The Nature Conservancy subgrant, which funds the position. Primary responsibilities include working as a team with another technician or with volunteers to survey forests and trees in […]
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Conservation Corner: December 5th is World’s Soil Day With the beginning of winter and snow covering our Michigan landscape, it’s easy to forget that December 5th is World Soil Day. World Soil Day is a day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soils and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. When […]
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Vile Vines: New and Old invasive species threaten to Swamp SW Michigan Michiganders are asked to be on the lookout for a number of vines that might be lurking in our woods, yards, and parks. “Native vines are important in our forests for a lot of reasons, from soil stabilization to pollinator habitat,” Says Nor […]
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The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) will screen drinking water well samples for nitrates from August 13th on to August 17th from 8am to 4:30pm. The screening is sponsored by the VBCD and the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). MAEAP and the water screening program is paid for by funds generated from Michigan pesticide […]
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