ANTRIM CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adrienne Wolff, Chairperson

Adrienne Wolff was appointed to fill a board vacancy in 2022. As a small farmer, her experience brings insight and innovation to the ACD board. Like other board members, Adrienne wants to serve and being on the board helps involve her more in the community. She recognizes that many of the services and benefits the ACD offers to Antrim County tie into her lifestyle, vision, and goals.

Born in Royal Oak, Adrienne and her husband Doug moved to Central Lake in 2017. They have three cats, two dogs, and a growing farm business called, Buckwheat’s Market Garden. Adrienne states that they love living up north as they feel better connected to nature and the environment compared to the city life in which she was raised.

Adrienne holds a fine arts degree from Western Michigan that gives her insight and creativity in her career. She’s certified from MSU in Organic Farming and has brought these practices into her business and into the community though long-time participation in summer and winter farm markets in the county.

Her positive energy, zest for life, and eagerness to try new things helps the ACD with a fresh perspective and enthusiasm that helps drive the ACD conservation mission. Adrienne values decreasing the carbon footprints we leave and believes that the efforts we make in our own homes, like recycling, composting, and of course growing our own foods, can make a big impact in our communities. While Adrienne is an avid vegetable farmer, she says her favorite things to grow are flowers, especially cosmos! Nature is art at its finest.

Randy Johnson, Treasurer

Randy joined our board in 2019. A retired fish farmer, Randy wishes to “give back” to the conservation district, as it provided valuable support with early redevelopment and management practices of his farm, Glacier Springs Trout Farm. Randy has a rich history in conservation, studying fisheries biology for his undergrad and fisheries biology and aquatic ecology for his masters at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Bonnie, volunteered through the US Peace Corps in the Philippines in a fisheries program from 1973 to 1975. Randy has two daughters, and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Kathleen Peterson, Director

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Bryan Smith, Vice Chair

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Kelly Doyle

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Saving the Oceans, One Step at a Time

2025 ELECTION NOTICE

Antrim Conservation District

Annual Meeting and Election of Directors to be held on July 23, 2025

To all residents of Antrim County, please note that on the 23th day of July, 2025, at 3:00pm the annual meeting and election for directors will be held at the Antrim Conservation District office at 4820 Stover Road, Bellaire, Michigan. Nominating petitions for those interested in running for office are available at www.AntrimCD.com during normal office hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. Complete nominating petitions must be submitted in person to the ACD office no later than 4:00pm on May 26, 2025.

On June 9, 2025 ,being at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots will be made available for voting in this election. To obtain a ballot visit or call the Antrim Conservation District (231 533-8363 ext.1) during regular business hours. Residents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in the Antrim Conservation District service area via one (1) piece of identification.

NOMINATING PETITION TO RUN FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEAT

Conservation District Board Members in Michigan are elected at the CD's annual meeting each year. Depending on term lengths there is may be a seat open. If you're interested in running in 2025, please fill out the Nominating Petition form and return it to the Executive Director at the Antrim Conservation District by May 24, 2025.

2025 Ballots and Voter Qualification and Registration Cards mail be requested be mailed to: Antrim Conservation District 4820 Stover Road, Bellaire MI 49615. Ballots must be received by July 23, 2023 at 3pm.