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An apple farmer by day, conservation champion for a lifetime

By: angiehongmn March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Local Achievements, Partners and Updates, Uncategorizedapple orchards, Chisago County, Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District, farming, featured, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, soil and water conservationLeave a Comment

Over the course of his career, Jim Birkholz has supported SWCDs around the state, established a thriving family-run orchard, and helped to complete dozens of large-scale land and water protection efforts in Chisago County.

The fallest fall ever

By: angiehongmn October 22, 2014

Keeping water clean, Yards and Landscapingalgae, apple orchards, fall, leaf raking, phosphorusLeave a Comment

Yes, fall is pretty awesome, but just like in all the other seasons, there are fall chores that need to be done in between eating apples and smashing pumpkins.

Apple Orchards – Right and Wrong

By: angiehongmn October 9, 2012

Outdoor Adventuresapple orchards, nature centers, Washington Conservation DistrictLeave a Comment

I got a second chance at apple delight this week when I toured the orchard and trails at Carpenter Nature Center.