Category: Farms Of Benzie

Recycle your old tractor/large equipment tires!

9/21/2020

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020: 3:15 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: TRAVERSE BAY AREA CAREER TECH CENTER
880 PARSONS RD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

Agricultural producers in northwest Michigan can recycle their unwanted, old tractor/large equipment tires
at this collection event free of charge.

● Pre-registration is required. Register at button above
● Remove rims prior to dropping off at collection event.
● Not accepting regular passenger vehicle tires.

Questions or concerns?
Please contact Lauren Silver ( lsilver@gtcd.org 231-941-0960 ext. 22) or
Parker Ameel ( pameel@gtcd.org 231-941-0960 ext. 23)

Have you considered turning your tree waste into "biochar"?

10/10/2018

BIOCHAR WORKSHOP

Sat, November 3rd, 10 am to 12 pm, at Grow Benzie

Biochar is a stable form of carbon, chemically equivalent to charcoal, that can be used as a soil amendment to increase moisture, nutrient retention, and habitat for beneficial microorganisms, as well as sequestering carbon in soils.

GUEST PRESENTERS
Tim Overdier, soil scientist
Paul May, grazier at May Farm

$5/adult event fee. Please Pre-Register by calling 231.882.4391, or
CLICK HERE:

May Farm Pasture Walk

9/19/2017

"Transforming Landscapes with Livestock..."

Join us, rain or shine, to experience the interconnectedness of land, animals, nature and you.

Saturday, October 14th
10 am to 2 pm
Pasture is located at the corner of Graves and Lobb roads, Frankfort
Lunch is provided!
PRE-REGISTER: Contact the Benzie Conservation District, 231.882.4391; aime@benziecd.org
Suggested donation: $5
Wrap Up: Help us move the cattle!

Presenters include:
Scott Hughey, NRCS, District Conservationist
Cheryl Gross, Plant It Wild, President
Nate Walton, MSU Extension, Consumer Horticulture Program Coordinator
Kay Charter, Saving Birds through Habitat, Executive Director
Kelly Lively, Citizens' Climate Lobby, Northwest Michigan Volunteer
Doug Carmichael, Savory Institute/MSU Lake City Research Center, Farm Manager

Please dress for the weather, and the land (boots to handle the "cowpies").

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Recycle your old tractor/large equipment tires!

Have you considered turning your tree waste into "biochar"?

BIOCHAR WORKSHOP

Sat, November 3rd, 10 am to 12 pm, at Grow Benzie

May Farm Pasture Walk

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