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Ag-Tourism Educator of the Year 2025

written by

Renee Robinson-Seelye

posted on

December 19, 2025

We won an award! We are thankful and honored the Cass County Conservation District recognized Renee Seelye with the Ag Educator of the Year award for 2025. In December Renee & Nick were able to attend the Conservation Districts' monthly board meeting to meet some of the team members behind the program, and accept the award. 

 "Sharing the story of our farm is one of our greatest joys. It’s also the most impactful way we know to create real change and make thoughtful decisions as farmers. Our family has been farming for seven generations, but everything shifted the moment we began connecting directly with the people we feed. Educating at farmers markets, writing our monthly farm blogs, and opening the gate through social media have helped bridge that long-standing gap between food production and the families who rely on it. Those conversations - the honest ones about land, animals, and the responsibility we carry - have shaped our farm into what it is today. We work hand-in-hand with the land, animals, and community to build something that will stand the test of time and be here for your kids, and their kids. More than anything, we want people to understand where their food comes from and to feel proud and connected to the entire process. Understanding your land and the people you feed is an absolute treasure, and it’s an honor to be recognized for it by the Conservation District." - Renee Seelye (7th generation farmer at Jake's Country Meats)

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    Cassopolis MI 49031
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