The Van Buren Conservation District hosted its fourth Backyard Symposium in February 2024. The series is called “Farming Big & Small.”

Invasive species management can be an overwhelming task, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Alex teaches you about what a CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) is and how yours can help. He will also show you the best places to learn more about invasive species.

In this presentation, Kyle will give a brief overview of what MAEAP is, how he helps farmers and landowners understand the rules and regulations associated with their property, and why MAEAP is a certification that is worth participating in.

Michigan State University Extension has a presence across the mitten yet it’s been called one of the best kept secrets in Michigan. What is extension? What do extension educators do? What can MSU extension do for you? This session has a brief history of cooperative extension and focuses on highlighting the resources available through MSU extension.