Check out below what we've featured at past Pollinate conferences.
2024 Pollinate Conferences
Midland Conservation District
We got to highlight some great resources we have in our community, from a barn saved from destruction and turned into an educational center to preserving our lands for the future and feeding the community.
The feedback we received from the attendees was great and everyone enjoyed the presentations. We had our last presentation on location and had lunch catered by a local school culinary class and that was a big hit.
We got to highlight some great resources we have in our community, from a barn saved from destruction and turned into an educational center to preserving our lands for the future and feeding the community.
The feedback we received from the attendees was great and everyone enjoyed the presentations. We had our last presentation on location and had lunch catered by a local school culinary class and that was a big hit.
Marquette Conservation District
We led conversations about farm to table marketing, building a brand, agroforestry, farm to school programming, and more, and 30 participants shared their challenges, successes, and ideas surrounding these topics. We had two wonderful tours, checking out the inter-generational farm that Partridge Creek Farm has created for the folks of Ishpeming, and seeing the UP's first curbside compost operation with Partridge Creek Compost. Thank you to these amazing sister non-profit organizations for the work they are doing, and for being a part of our event!
The whole day was made possible and free for attendees due to local sponsor Lundin Eagle Mine. Thank you for supporting these important conversations!
We led conversations about farm to table marketing, building a brand, agroforestry, farm to school programming, and more, and 30 participants shared their challenges, successes, and ideas surrounding these topics. We had two wonderful tours, checking out the inter-generational farm that Partridge Creek Farm has created for the folks of Ishpeming, and seeing the UP's first curbside compost operation with Partridge Creek Compost. Thank you to these amazing sister non-profit organizations for the work they are doing, and for being a part of our event!
The whole day was made possible and free for attendees due to local sponsor Lundin Eagle Mine. Thank you for supporting these important conversations!
Allegan Conservation District
Female farmers & conservationists had such a great time learning from presenters Kelly Goward, ODC Network's Conservation Connections and Lisa Russcher, Precision Pork and J&J Russcher Farms. The luncheon at the Griswold Auditorium was catered by The Grill House/The Silo and was delicious! Everyone had a great time completing the scavenger hunt in historic Downtown Allegan that ended at the Allegan Pollinator Garden. Extra thanks to Morgan with Ottawa Conservation District & Michigan Association of Conservation Districts for helping create a safe space for this free event.
Female farmers & conservationists had such a great time learning from presenters Kelly Goward, ODC Network's Conservation Connections and Lisa Russcher, Precision Pork and J&J Russcher Farms. The luncheon at the Griswold Auditorium was catered by The Grill House/The Silo and was delicious! Everyone had a great time completing the scavenger hunt in historic Downtown Allegan that ended at the Allegan Pollinator Garden. Extra thanks to Morgan with Ottawa Conservation District & Michigan Association of Conservation Districts for helping create a safe space for this free event.
2023 Pollinate Conference
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Locations included: Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, MI; Chateau Chantal Winery in Traverse City, MI; and Mid-Michigan College in Midland, MI.
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Hastings Agenda & Speakers:
Kylie McElrath, Ducks Unlimited
Panel of women growers from the Native Plant Guild
Carla Iansiti, MSU (Student Engagement and Sustainability)
Women in natural resources and agriculture roundtable and breakout discussions
Fall tour of the nature center and preserve, led by Pierce Cedar Creek staff
Traverse City Agenda & Speakers:
Amanda Danielson, Trattoria Stella, Intentional Agriculture (Founder)
Kasey Wierzba, Shady Lane Cellars (Winemaker)
Tour of the facility and vineyard
Midland Agenda & Speakers:
Tess Van Gorder & Monica Jean, Michigan Farm Bureau and MSU (Carbon Credits)
Morgan Mathison-Slee, Michigan State University (Regenerative Grazing and Climate Impact)
Mariel Borgman, Michigan State University (Michigan Farm to Institution Network)
Kylie McElrath, Ducks Unlimited
Panel of women growers from the Native Plant Guild
Carla Iansiti, MSU (Student Engagement and Sustainability)
Women in natural resources and agriculture roundtable and breakout discussions
Fall tour of the nature center and preserve, led by Pierce Cedar Creek staff
Traverse City Agenda & Speakers:
Amanda Danielson, Trattoria Stella, Intentional Agriculture (Founder)
Kasey Wierzba, Shady Lane Cellars (Winemaker)
Tour of the facility and vineyard
Midland Agenda & Speakers:
Tess Van Gorder & Monica Jean, Michigan Farm Bureau and MSU (Carbon Credits)
Morgan Mathison-Slee, Michigan State University (Regenerative Grazing and Climate Impact)
Mariel Borgman, Michigan State University (Michigan Farm to Institution Network)
2022 Pollinate Conference (the 1st one!)
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Locations included: St. Johns, Lansing, and Mason.
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The St. Johns installation of the 2022 Pollinate Conference was held at AgroLiquid and focused on conventional row crops.
The second location, the Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing focused on federal programs and farmer mental health.
Finally, the last event was hosted at Shawhaven Farm in Mason, with a focus on grazing, prairie strips, and agroforestry.
The second location, the Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing focused on federal programs and farmer mental health.
Finally, the last event was hosted at Shawhaven Farm in Mason, with a focus on grazing, prairie strips, and agroforestry.
