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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.

For Farmers

Technical and financial assistance to integrate conservation practices.

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For Residents

We provide services, conservation sales, grants, tools, education, and more for all residents engaged in conservation.

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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

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

  • Jul
    17

    Washtenaw TOPP Farm Tours

    Friday, July 17, 2026, 9am - 5pm

    MI
    United States

    Explore Washtenaw County agriculture through guided tours at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Farm, and Pott Farms. Learn about organic seed stewardship, regenerative soil practices, diversified production, ecological farming, hemp cultivation, and farmer-led community engagement.

  • 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

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About Us

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The Washtenaw County Conservation District is a local government agency that assists Washtenaw County residents through countywide resource assessments, conservation resource distributions, conservation education, and one-on-one technical assistance.

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