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 Keeping Outside the Box
Steller Apiaries
3342 Clinton Way
Jackson, MI
Saturday July 15
1:00 - 3:00
No Cost
Jessica and Keith Steller became interested in beekeeping through gardening and mead-making. Knowing their yields could be greater from the benefits of the bees’ pollination, more dedication into the husbandry and natural life cycle of the bee evolved. At this tour, you will see some of what they have learned over 15 years of alternative beekeeping methods. Jessica and Keith presented at the MOFFA Organic Intensives this past January.
Directions: Exit I-94 at M-50 West/US 127 N (Exit 138). Take Exit 45 to Parnall Rd. Turn left onto West Parnall (0.2 miles). Turn right onto Clinton Way (0.3 miles). The location is on the left/west side of the road.
 LTAR – Healthier Soils, Improved Biodiversity, More Profit
Kellog Biological Station
9693 N. 40th St.
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
Saturday September 9
1:30 - 4:00
No Cost
Note the date of this event has changed since the original post: The Kellogg Biological Station is home to one of 18 national Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) sites. Come to this tour to hear about the site, plus discuss some additional projects. Currently, they are trialing OP corn in conjunction with the Michigan Craft Distilleries. Wheat and organic soybean trials are also in full swing. Many of these crops are overseeded with various cover crops. Organic corn trials at the Long-Term Ecological Research site will open discussion of conventional compared to organic cropping systems.
Directions: The meeting place for this tour is 9693 N 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060
From the Grand Rapids area: Take US 131 S to exit 50 and turn left on to 106 Ave towards Plainwell. In 3.6 mi, turn right onto Pierce Rd. In 5.8 mi, turn right onto Norris Rd. In 3 mi, turn right on M-43. In 1 mi, turn left onto Hickory Rd. In 2.5 mi, turn right onto Kellogg School Rd. In 1.5 mi, turn right onto E Baseline Rd. In 400 ft, turn left onto N 40th St. Travel 1.3 mi, the destination is on your right (west side).
From the Lansing area: Take I-69 S to exit 97 to merge onto I-69 S towards Charlotte. In 12 mi, take exit 61 onto Lansing Rd and turn right toward Charlotte. In 1.1 mi, continue right onto Lawrence Ave. In 13 mi, turn left onto M-66. In 4.2 mi, turn right onto E Dowling Rd. In 6.1 mi, turn left onto M-37. In 1.6 mi, turn right onto E Pifer Rd. In 4.3 mi, take a slight left onto Cobb St. In 3.7 mi, take a left onto Kellogg School Rd. In 2.6 mi, turn right onto E Baseline Rd. In 400 ft, turn left onto N 40th St. Travel 1.3 mi, the destination is on your right (west side).
From the Ann Arbor area: Take I-94 W to exit 98B onto I-194 N, M-66 N toward DOWNTOWN Battle Creek. In 3.5 mi, turn left onto Michigan Ave E. In 6.9 mi, take a slight right turn onto M-89. In 4.6 mi, turn right onto N 40th St. Travel 2 miles, the destination is on your left.
From Kalamazoo and beyond: Take I-94 E to exit 85 toward Galesburg, Augusta. Turn left onto 35th St. S towards Galesburg, Augusta. In 4.1 mi, turn right onto G Ave E. In 1.3 mi, turn left onto N 37th St. In 2.7 mi, turn right onto M-89. In 1.3 mi, turn left onto N 40th St. Travel 2 miles, the destination is on your left.
 Tree Crop Autumn Harvest
REGISTRATION FOR THIS TOUR IS CLOSED
Oikos Tree Crops
Lawton, MI
Saturday September 30
1:00 - 4:00
No Cost
Owned and operated by Ken Asmus since 1982, Oikos Tree Crops is a nursery specializing in fruit trees, nut trees, and perennial vegetables. This tour will walk through the ripening pawpaws, pears, persimmons, and various nuts while hearing about this unique method of plant selection. Ken presented at the MOFFA Organic Intensives this past January.
Directions: Attendees will meet in the Lawton Hight School Parking lot, 101 Blue Pride Dr. Lawton, MI 49065, and car pool to the site. If you have any special travel needs please let us know.
From the Grand Rapids area: Take US 131 S. Keeping right towards Three Rivers, travel to exit 36 onto Stadium Dr. Keep right onto Stadium Dr west towards Oshtemo. In 9.2 mi, turn left onto County Rd 657. In 3.5 mi, turn right onto 66th Ave. Keep left onto 66th Ave and in 0.6 mi turn left onto Blue Pride Dr. The destination is on your left.
From the Lansing area: Take I-69 S to exit 97 to merge onto I-69 S towards Charlotte. IN 16 mi, take exit 57 onto Cochran Rd and turn left onto S Cochran Rd. In 9.7 mi keep left onto Marshall Rd. In 8.2 mi, merge onto I–94 west. Take exit 66 towards Mattawan. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto N Main St toward Mattawan. From Main St., turn right onto Front Ave. In 0.2 mi, take a slight left turn onto Glidden Ave. In 0.7 mi, turn right onto 60th Ave. In 1.3 mi, turn left onto County Rd 657. In 1.5 mi turn right onto 66th Ave. Keep left onto 66th Ave and in 0.6 mi turn left onto Blue Pride Dr. The destination is on your left.
From the Ann Arbor area: Take I-94 W to exit 66. Take exit 66 towards Mattawan. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto N Main St toward Mattawan. From Main St., turn right onto Front Ave. In 0.2 mi, take a slight left turn onto Glidden Ave. In 0.7 mi, turn right onto 60th Ave. In 1.3 mi, turn left onto County Rd 657. In 1.5 mi turn right onto 66th Ave. Keep left onto 66th Ave and in 0.6 mi turn left onto Blue Pride Dr. The destination is on your left.
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