Iconic Shimek Farm Protected By Conservancy
Dec. 7, 2022
The iconic Shimek farm at the corner of M-72 and 669 will be preserved in perpetuity, thanks to the Leelanau Conservancy. The second generation, 232-acre dairy and corn farm has been placed in a conservation easement to protect it from development with additional help from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and individual donors. To read more about the Shimek’s family history, the farm, and what comes next, click here.
Photo courtesy of Mark Smith
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