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washtenaw county conservation district skip to main content main navigation farmers grants opportunities nrcs farm bill programs maeap conservation planning farmer cost share farmland preservation transition to organic partnership program michigan conservation stewardship for farmers project michigan farm link regenerative farmer network grant farmer events washtenaw field day tractor tire drive well water testing agricultural plastics recycling residents resources plant resource sales tool equipment lending library school community habitat grant service providers invasive species watershed plans lawn garden soil testing events native plant expo marketplace education tree diseases and pests land toolkit workshops events news about us contact us call email locate our story history millage who we are staff board of directors dei statement career opportunities reports plans conservation needs assessments 2022 strategic plan annual reports annual meeting transparency get involved volunteer conservation e newsletter community success stories call to action links support menu secondary menu 8 28 field day support us get updates careers contact search search call to action links support main navigation farmers grants opportunities nrcs farm bill programs maeap conservation planning farmer cost share farmland preservation transition to organic partnership program michigan conservation stewardship for farmers project michigan farm link regenerative farmer network grant farmer events washtenaw field day tractor tire drive well water testing agricultural plastics recycling residents resources plant resource sales tool equipment lending library school community habitat grant service providers invasive species watershed plans lawn garden soil testing events native plant expo marketplace education tree diseases and pests land toolkit workshops events news about us contact us call email locate our story history millage who we are staff board of directors dei statement career opportunities reports plans conservation needs assessments 2022 strategic plan annual reports annual meeting transparency get involved volunteer conservation e newsletter community success stories secondary menu 8 28 field day support us get updates careers contact adapt thrive in washtenaw county from the dust bowl a century ago to our rapidly changing climate today we re here with the resources you need learn more about the washtenaw county conservation district for farmers technical and financial assistance to integrate conservation practices mi agriculture environmental assurance program maeap maeap offers assistance and recognition to farmers who reduce erosion and runoff from private land into public waters learn about maeap usda nrcs farm bill programs assistance the nrcs farm bill programs are the primary way in which both technical assistance and funding are provided to landowners in particular producers get support with nrcs michigan farm link secure michigan s agricultural heritage for future generations by bridging the gap between farmers seeking land with farmland owners find or list a farm transition to organic partnership program assembled by the usda s national organic program topp is designed to support transitioning and organic producers with mentorship and resources learn about organic transition michigan conservation stewardship for farmers project mcsfp developing a conservation stewardship for farmers program in southeast michigan learn about conservation stewardship on farms farmer cost share assists farmers with conservation particularly with smaller low cost projects that will quickly be implemented on the ground learn apply for cost share regenerative farmer network grant mdard awarded a regenerative farmer network grant rfng to the newly formed farmer led washtenaw agroecology network learn more see more farmer producer programs for residents we provide services conservation sales grants tools education and more for all residents engaged in conservation plant resources sales each spring and fall we sell a variety of trees shrubs native plants and products intended for conservation uses find the next sale land toolkit a toolkit for landowners to find the right resources and connect to local organizations that can help assess manage and preserve your land assess manage preserve school community habitat grant grant awards assist schools and community organizations with accessing native plants professional support to establish gardens or wildlife habitat learn more apply hand tool lending library the lending library offers various tools and implements to local producers and landowners for conservation purposes reserve a tool rain barrel sales ongoing purchase rain barrels rain totes composters and more for water catchment systems and composting systems learn about rain barrels contractor lists we provide informational lists of local contractors providing services for restoration forestry prescribed burning and more find a service provider see more programs and services our impact 2 500 acres of land environmentally verified through maeap in 2023 7 5 million trees distributed since 1951 688 acres of cover crop provided via wccd cost share since 2021 upcoming events workshops aug 21 sniffing out invasive species spotted lanternfly friday august 21 2026 10am 2pm lyndon township hall 17751 n territorial rd chelsea mi 48118 united states educational event about the biology ecology of the spotted lanternfly an invasive species there will be a presentation and field component in the field we ll see a live demonstration of using conservation dogs for spotted lanternfly detection and removal strategies for tree of heaven aug 28 field day getting the dirt on soil health tests a practical approach to improving nutrient use efficiency friday august 28 2026 8am 3pm maulbetsch farm 2271 e northfield church rd ann arbor mi 48105 united states in 2026 we are hosting an expanded field day focused on regenerative row crop farming featuring reputable michigan and midwest based regenerative practitioners and technical experts in field demonstrations and simulation stations peer networking space and informational tables sep 8 living soil workshop tuesday september 8 2026 4 30 7 30pm msu extension classroom floor 1 705 n zeeb rd 201 ann arbor mi 48103 united states join us to learn how living soil works is foundational to understanding regenerative farming practices like composting mulching reduced tilling and cover cropping are meant to protect the life in the soil but what is the life in this soil sep 25 2026 fall tree native plant sale friday september 25 2026 1 6pm washtenaw farm council grounds 5055 ann arbor saline rd ann arbor mi 48103 united states pre sale period store opens pre order monday august 3 paper forms deadline september 7 online store deadline sunday september 13 pick up dates friday september 25 2026 1 p m 6 p m extra plants sale friday september 25 5 p m 6 p m only news august 5 2026 fall tree native plant sale is open with discounts shopping is open for native plants including bare root conifers garden kits wildflowers potted trees shrubs all can be pre ordered now for pick up on 8 25 at the washtenaw farm council grounds many discounts are provided by partners mdnr forest to mi faucet and city of ann arbor office of sustainability innovations read the news july 22 2026 regenerative farmer network grant mdard awarded a regenerative farmer network grant rfng to the newly formed farmer led washtenaw agroecology network wccd is serving as the collaborator of the new network which consists of michigan row crop farmers with between several hundred to over a thousand acres of corn soybeans and wheat and is providing expanded soil testing read the news july 21 2026 michigan forest association s forest and water fund did you know that keeping your woods healthy actually protects the drinking water for millions of people downriver if you own forestland in southeast michigan the michigan forest association s forest and water fund is here to help you do just that read the news see all take action get involved subscribe to the newsletter top office hours monday friday 8 00 am 4 30 pm 705 n zeeb rd 201 ann arbor mi 48103 contact us 734 302 8715 info washtenawcd org find our staff contacts get our monthly newsletter follow us facebook instagram linkedin youtube search search