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Jill Norris: CTAP Technician

Michigan Conservation Technical Assistance Program
[email protected]  |  616-570-8735

Jill Norris joined Benzie Conservation District as the CTAP technician (Conservation Technical Assistance Program) in spring of 2026. This role affords her the opportunity to assist our local farmers with conservation and regenerative agriculture practices, all things Jill is very passionate about.

A graduate of Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Biology with a focus in Botany, Jill has curated a career path that encompasses supporting and promoting local agriculture, fostering ecosystem restoration and preservation, and promoting human health and wellness through connecting people to nature and nutrient-dense locally-produced foods.

When not working with our local farmers, you can find Jill out on the trails, rivers, and lakes of Northern Michigan, often with her two sons. You may also cross paths with her in our community as she installs native perennial landscapes or teaches people how to cook plant-base seasonal meals, activities she engages in via the two businesses she owns and operates.