A Message About Our Tree Sale
In regard to questions that we have received about pricing and supply of tree sale items offered by nearby Conservation Districts:
We are having the same supply and cost issues at the Iron Baraga Conservation District. We will only be taking orders by phone this year, please DO NOT mail in or email orders as stock is limited and we cannot guarantee we can fill those orders.
We are understanding of fellow Conservation Districts need to price things flexibly. All local conservation districts use multiple suppliers and each one has different prices for the same item.
Due to the unbelievable price increases we have encountered, we have a very limited supply, and we do not want to pass the pricing onto our clients.
We do stand firm by our prices and will continue to honor them regardless of potential loss to us.
Please remember that this is a fundraiser. We are a local branch of government, but we are not funded by the government. Our office operates on profits from our annual tree sale, grants, and donations which are always appreciated.
We do not make a large profit on what we sell. We did consider raising our prices to industry standards, however we feel that the tree sale should be affordable for everyone.
Due to our decisions regarding pricing, we are only able to offer what was pre-booked with our suppliers in July of 2021, with some additional items that we have been lucky enough to add.
We would like to apologize in advance for the prices we have raised and the stock that we may not have when you call to place your order.
Please be aware that next year, there will be a price increase on all items. Some items may potentially increase as high as a 40%.
Everything explained by the Dickinson Conservation District is true, accurate, and unfortunate.
Please support the Dickinson Conservation District as their tree sale begins.
Please show your support for all local Conservation Districts including Gogebic Conservation District and Ontonagon Conservation District.
Many, many, hours of hard work including nights and weekends goes into every tree sale fundraiser.
From selecting trees and creating the order form, to mailing order forms, taking orders, and packing orders, we strive to provide you with the very best.
We thank you for your loyalty, support, and understanding during these uncertain times.
You can download our order form at ironbaragacd.org or call (906) 875-3765.
We will be mailing out order forms the last week of January for everyone on our mailing list.
If you would like to be added to that list, please call the office and we can add you.
Thank you for supporting your local conservation district.
Sincerely,
Jen, Deb, Mike, Carly, Linda, Chris, Eric, Peter, Ron, and Ruth
Also known as the team at Iron Baraga Conservation District