Farmers, Ranchers, Foragers
Local Survey
If you are currently growing crops/managing livestock/foraging wild edibles or any combination thereof for sale to the public either on Beaver Island or exporting to the mainland, we would love to have your input! Take this survey to help us learn more about the food items currently being produced in our community. Below are just a few benefits that will come from contributing to our research.
Increased Revenue
The information we gather through this survey will help us to expand sales opportunities for locally sourced food!
Shared Inputs & Resources
Our aim is to connect local producers together where costs can be reduced and resources shared to maximize efficiency.
Networking
Getting to know other fellow producers on the island provides opportunities to network and share information.
For local residents who are actively producing, managing or foraging for food on Beaver Island and selling to the public, click the button below to take our survey!
Beaver Island History of Agriculture
Part of our work to understand how our food system currently functions is to research the past and discover how we got to where we are. This section will provide historic records of Agriculture on Beaver Island.
Farmer, Rancher, Forager
Resources
Your one stop spot for helpful resources that will make starting or sustaining a garden or farm on Beaver Island just a little bit easier. Click each image below and if you have any questions or are looking for further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We’re here for you!
Join Us!
If you would like to join our research team or have any questions, we would love to hear from you! Click the button below to contact us.