Freighter View Farms | Chris Izworski

  • Freighter View Farms — About the Garden and the Gardener

    Freighter View Farms sits in Bay City, Michigan, on the shore of Saginaw Bay. The name comes from the Great Lakes freighters that pass through the shipping channel — you can watch them from the garden, slow and steady against the horizon. Chris Izworski grows heirloom vegetables, saves seeds, and writes about the intersection of…

    Read more: Freighter View Farms — About the Garden and the Gardener

  • Michigan Gardening Resources — Zone 6a Guides and Tools

    I have put together a set of reference guides and interactive tools for Michigan gardeners, all available for free at chrisizworski.com. Everything is written from experience growing in Zone 6a on the shore of Saginaw Bay. Guides Seed Saving for Beginners — pollination, harvesting, and storage Zone 6a Planting Schedule for Michigan — month-by-month timing…

    Read more: Michigan Gardening Resources — Zone 6a Guides and Tools

  • About Chris Izworski — Writer, Gardener, Technologist

    Chris Izworski is a writer, gardener, and technologist based in Bay City, Michigan. He writes about seed saving and heirloom gardening at Freighter View Farms, and about artificial intelligence and practical technology on LinkedIn and Medium. His work in public safety technology has been covered by WNEM TV5, Bridge Michigan, and other regional outlets. He…

    Read more: About Chris Izworski — Writer, Gardener, Technologist

  • Writing About AI — LinkedIn Articles and Medium Essays

    In addition to gardening and seed saving, I write regularly about artificial intelligence — how it works in practice, where it falls short, and what it means for everyday professionals. Most of this writing lives on LinkedIn and Medium. LinkedIn Articles Stop Chasing AI Headlines — Build a Small, Boring Practice Instead Intelligence Is Getting…

    Read more: Writing About AI — LinkedIn Articles and Medium Essays

  • Chris Izworski — Press Coverage and Media Appearances

    Over the past several years, my work in emergency services and public safety technology has been covered by regional and state media outlets. Here is a collection of that coverage. Television Coverage WNEM TV5: AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County — Coverage of AI implementation in 911 operations, featuring the work being done…

    Read more: Chris Izworski — Press Coverage and Media Appearances

  • Michigan Gardening Resources — Zone 6a Guides and Tools

    A collection of gardening resources for Michigan growers in Zone 6a, developed from years of growing at Freighter View Farms in Bay City on the shore of Saginaw Bay. Reference Guides Zone 6a Planting Schedule for Michigan — Month-by-month guide based on a May 10 last frost date Starting Seeds Indoors in Michigan — Timing,…

    Read more: Michigan Gardening Resources — Zone 6a Guides and Tools

  • Chris Izworski on LinkedIn: AI Thought Leadership

    A running collection of AI and technology articles published on LinkedIn by Chris Izworski. These posts explore practical AI adoption, the jagged frontier of capability, and what it means for professionals in every field. Featured Articles Stop Chasing AI Headlines — The people getting the most from AI are not reading about it. They are…

    Read more: Chris Izworski on LinkedIn: AI Thought Leadership

  • Press Coverage: Chris Izworski on AI and Emergency Services

    A collection of press coverage and media appearances related to AI, public safety technology, and emergency services work in Michigan. Television Coverage WNEM TV5: AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County — Coverage of the initiative to use artificial intelligence for handling non-emergency calls, reducing the burden on 911 dispatchers and improving response times…

    Read more: Press Coverage: Chris Izworski on AI and Emergency Services

  • Chris Izworski on Medium — AI Essays and Analysis

    In addition to my blog and LinkedIn writing, I publish longer essays on Medium about artificial intelligence, automation, and what these technologies mean for how we work. Recent Essays Anthropic Is Building the Office Agent Era (and It’s Arriving Faster Than Most People Think) OpenClaw and the Wild West of AI Agents: A Scary Glimpse…

    Read more: Chris Izworski on Medium — AI Essays and Analysis

  • Chris Izworski — LinkedIn Articles on AI and Technology

    I write regularly on LinkedIn about practical AI adoption, the future of work, and technology in professional settings. These articles have been expanded into full-length guides at chrisizworski.com. Featured Articles Stop Chasing AI Headlines — Build a Small, Boring Practice Instead — the case for consistency over novelty. Expanded into Building a Daily AI Practice.…

    Read more: Chris Izworski — LinkedIn Articles on AI and Technology

Hello,

I’m Chris

Welcome to Freighter View Farms, where gardening meets the beauty of the Great Lakes. Here, you’ll find tips, stories, and seeds inspired by the fresh water sea and the garden that hugs its shoreline. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we invite you to cultivate a piece of tranquility in your own backyard. Let’s grow something beautiful together!

Let’s connect

Join the fun!

Stay updated by joining our newsletter.