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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.

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
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 about RFNG

See More Farmer & Producer Programs

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 2026
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

Apr

23
2027 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale
Friday, April 23, 2027, 1 - 6pm

Saturday, April 24, 2027, 9 - 11am
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
United States
PRE-SALE PERIOD:
Store Opens (Pre-Order): January 4, 2027
Paper Forms Deadline: February 22
Online Store Deadline: March 22
PICK-UP DATES:
Friday, April 23, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
"Final call" Extra Sales:
Saturday April 24, 10am-11am
Jun

5

2027 Native Plant Expo & Marketplace

Saturday, June 5, 2027, 9am - 1pm

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
United States

Stay tuned!

News

November 12, 2026

Announcing 2026 SCHG Awardees

Check out the details about the 2026 School and Community Habitat awards. Community groups all over Washtenaw are coming together to expand green space, provide pollinator habitat, and deliver valuable educational native plantings.

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November 12, 2026

Ottawa-Stony North: Fall 2026 Update

This multi-year watershed implementation grant will focus on agricultural best management practices, septic system education, rain garden education, and stakeholder coordination in the Ottawa-Stony North watershed. Read on for an update on the project.

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October 22, 2026

Michigan’s TOPP program ends, but farmer-to-farmer mentorship continues

In October 2026, Michigan’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) came to an end after nearly three successful years of supporting organic agriculture in Michigan. TOPP brought together organizations to help farmers explore organic certification and strengthen their organic farming knowledge through training, education, and farmer-to-farmer mentorship.

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