Conversations with Mark featuring Walker Mayor Gary Carey

Conversations with Homestead Orchards

In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Adam Dietrich, Co-Owner of Homestead Orchards and President of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau. We discuss the importance of agriculture in our community, teaching our youth where their food comes from, and the diversity of farming right here in West Michigan.

Conversations with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Join me for my podcast conversation with Tory Richardson, the President and CEO of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. We discussed the airports growth, upcoming projects, and how it has become one of the top airports nationally.

Conversations with Jo DeMarco

Join me or a conversation with Jo DeMarco, clerk for Ada township. We discuss what a typical day looks like for a clerk, the important role of local government, and her favorite part of serving the people of Ada!

Conversations with Conservation Districts

In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Rivka Hodgkinson, Exectuive director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. We discuss how conservation districts educate the public on native plants through spring and summer plant sales.

Conversation with Mark, featuring Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Join me for a conversation with Josh Lunger, Vice President of Advocacy at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we discuss the affordable housing crisis, what affordability truly means, and ways we can work together to address this challenge.