Posts by karl henderson

Michigan Association of Conservation Districts Welcomes MIFarmLink as a Statewide Program Starting October 1 By Rivka Hodgkinson LANSING, MI – Beginning October 1, 2025, the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) will officially bring MIFarmLink under its umbrella, expanding efforts to connect farmland owners with the next generation of Michigan farmers.  “MACD is thrilled to…

Supporting Michigan’s Conservation Districts During the Federal Government Shutdown – By Rivka Hodgkinson The federal government shutdown has left some Michigan’s Conservation Districts without access to their NRCS offices, equipment, or email, but our commitment to serving communities hasn’t stopped. Learn how you can support your local District, from donating and volunteering to sharing your…

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Strengthening Our Shared Stewardship in Michigan On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize and celebrate the first stewards of this land—the Indigenous nations whose knowledge, relationships, and care for the earth continue to shape Michigan’s landscapes. It is a day to honor their ongoing leadership in conservation, acknowledge the harms of exclusion…