BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250626T140000Z DTEND:20250626T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Misty Acres Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:Join GTRLC farm operations and sustainability coordinator\, Sam Griffin\, and Misty Acres Farm manager\, Nick Eddy\, for a tour of Misty Acres Farm! While walking the property\, staff will introduce regenerative agriculture practices and various forms of farm stewardship to improve the land's resilience. Learn about regenerative cattle grazing\, nutrient management designed to reduce greenhouse emissions\, and the innovative use of farm equipment and livestock for habitat restoration. All these activities aim to enhance soil health and increase carbon sequestration on the land. The Basics This tour will take about 2 hours on a mostly paved trail with occasional rough terrain on uneven surfaces. The site demonstrates multiple projects integrating agriculture with conservation goals and techniques to balance these mutually beneficial goals. Although the trail does not pass through the woods or tall grasses\, we recommend wearing long pants and toe-covered shoes. Please remember to also perform a tick check at the journey's end. What should I bring? Water or snack Consider bringing your camera or binoculars Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort **Please note this event starts at the Misty Acres Farm entrance\, not the trailhead parking lot. Registration is required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be emailed to registered participants. If you're completing registration for multiple people\, please register each individually. ?Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions\, please contact us at (231) 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join GTRLC farm operations and sustainability coordinator\, Sam Griffin\, and Misty Acres Farm manager\, Nick Eddy\, for a tour of Misty Acres Farm! While walking the property\, staff will introduce regenerative agriculture practices and various forms of farm stewardship to improve the land&rsquo\;s resilience. Learn about regenerative cattle grazing\, nutrient management designed to reduce greenhouse emissions\, and the innovative use of farm equipment and livestock for habitat restoration. All these activities aim to enhance soil health and increase carbon sequestration on the land. The Basics This tour will take about 2 hours on a mostly paved trail with occasional rough terrain on uneven surfaces. The site demonstrates multiple projects integrating agriculture with conservation goals and techniques to balance these mutually beneficial goals. Although the trail does not pass through the woods or tall grasses\, we recommend wearing long pants and toe-covered shoes. Please remember to also perform a tick check at the journey'\;s end. What should I bring? Water or snack Consider bringing your camera or binoculars Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort **Please note this event starts at the Misty Acres Farm entrance\, not the trailhead parking lot. Registration is required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be emailed to registered participants. If you'\;re completing registration for multiple people\, please register each individually. ?Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions\, please contact us at (231) 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org. LOCATION:Misty Acres Farm 11593 N. Manistee County Line Rd. Benzonia MI 49616 UID:e.1737.18547 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260407T072048Z URL:https://business.benzie.org/events/details/misty-acres-farm-tour-18547 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR