Saginaw Watershed Farmer Network

07/14/2023

Join us for an exciting farm drainage field day on August 8th and 9th! Click the link below to register today:

Promoting soil health, nutrient management and water management on Aug. 8-9, 2023.

03/17/2023

Upcoming field day of interest!

Michigan Soybean Committee , Michigan Pork Producers Association , and Michigan Corn are hosting a Cover Crop Termination Field Day, on April 13th from 9am- 12pm in Bay City. This event is free and approved for MAEAP Phase 1 credit. To register call 517-668-2678.

02/02/2023

Join TNC for the opportunity to learn from guest experts on sustainable manure management: unique practices, the new manure hauler certification program and more.

09/17/2022

Conservation and soil health are a journey. The Saginaw Watershed Farmer Network is about farmers bringing together other farmers so they can learn from each other on that journey. Enjoy Episode 7 of the Bay Way to learn more about farmer-led efforts in the Saginaw Bay!

In The Bay Way - Episode Seven, meet 10 Saginaw Bay area farmers who are working together to maximize their most important commodity: their soils. Learn abou...

09/15/2022

Are you interested in weatherproofing your soils to protect them from crazy Michigan weather? Watch Episode 6 of the Bay Way to see farmers talk about practices that help make their farm and soils more resilient!

In The Bay Way - Episode Six, Saginaw Bay area farmers Steve Tait and Dan Ritter discuss how cover crops and no-till practices have improved yields, reduced ...

08/05/2022

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Field Day last week!

07/05/2022

Research at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center has allowed Michigan producers to be national leaders in sugar beet and dry bean production. Join us to hear Dr. Sprague discuss the use of herbicides and how they interact with the use of cover crops.

Saginaw Watershed Farmer Network Field Day

06/23/2022

At the Saginaw Watershed Farmer Network Field Day on July 25th, you'll find answers to many of your questions about conservation practices on the farm. Learn more and RSVP at https://www.saginawfarmernetwork.org/upcoming-events.

Saginaw Watershed Farmer Network Field Day

06/06/2022

Save the date for July 25th! Enjoy a day-long exploration of conservation practices. Learn more at

We're just getting back into organizing events now that the worst of covid has passed. Watch this space! There is a lot more on the way.

12/29/2021

Catch up on all four episodes of The Bay Way! Hear from farmers and other experts on everything from cover crops to the ROI of free time. Be sure to stay tuned- more episodes are coming soon!

A collaborative team is working to develop and implement a program to increase adoption of nutrient management practices in the Saginaw River watershed throu...

12/22/2021

Check out Episode 4 of the Bay Way- Planning for Profit!

Mitchell Hora meets with Dwight and Nancy Bartle and John Mackson to discuss how to best set yourself up to maximize profit through strategic planning of soil and nutrient management.

In The Bay Way – Episode Four, Mitchell Hora meets with Dwight and Nancy Bartle and John Mackson to discuss how to best set yourself up to maximize profit th...