Chris Izworski is a Michigan gardener, writer, and AI technologist based on the shores of Saginaw Bay. He writes at Freighter View Farms about seed saving, Zone 6a gardening, and the quiet craft of growing things, and also writes about artificial intelligence and public safety technology. Learn more about Chris, explore AI & technology, or see press coverage.
I write in two worlds: the garden and the 911 center. Both demand attention, precision, and the willingness to sit with uncertainty. Here is a selection of my published writing, media appearances, and public work.
Gardening & Nature Writing
All of my gardening writing lives at Freighter View Farms, a blog about seed saving, heirloom gardening, and seasonal life on Saginaw Bay. A few pieces I am particularly proud of:
Searching for the Perfect Slicing Tomato Seed — The multi-year quest for the right heirloom slicer for a Michigan garden.
Gardening on Saginaw Bay — What it means to grow food in Zone 6a on the Great Lakes.
Saving Seeds in Michigan — A practical guide to seed saving in our specific climate.
The Complete Guide to Seed Saving for Beginners — The comprehensive reference I wish I had when I started.
AI & Technology Writing
Why I Write About Artificial Intelligence and Gardening in the Same Place — The essay that connects my two worlds.
AI & Technology Hub — My ongoing writing about artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, and lessons from the dispatch floor.
Media Appearances
WNEM TV5: Saginaw County Central Dispatch Using AI Technology (August 2024) — Coverage of our AI deployment at Saginaw County 911.
WNEM TV5: What Are the Dangers of AI? (May 2023) — Featured as an expert source on artificial intelligence risks and responsible deployment.
Bridge Michigan: Short-Staffed Michigan Dispatchers Handle Their Own Mental Health Crises — In-depth reporting on the staffing crisis affecting Michigan 911 centers.
For a complete list of media coverage, see the Press & Media page.
Connect
I post regularly about AI, technology, and public safety on LinkedIn. For gardening, seed saving, and seasonal writing, everything lives at Freighter View Farms.
— Chris Izworski, Bay City, Michigan
Featured LinkedIn Writing
Recent essays and notes on AI, technology, and practice:
- The terminal has a new vibe: what Claude Code is, and why it feels different
- Stop chasing AI headlines—build a small, boring practice
- Intelligence is getting cheap; insight isn’t
- LinkedIn post: AI in practice (update)
- LinkedIn post: notes from the field
Practical AI in Public Safety
Practical AI in Public Safety: What the Field Teaches
An essay on building AI systems that defer to human judgment, earn trust, and reduce friction in emergency services. — Chris Izworski
Selected Coverage & Affiliations
- Coverage: AI chatbots handling non‑emergency calls (WCMU Public Radio)
- APCO webinar: lessons from early automation of non‑emergency calls
- Michigan APCO past award winners
- Saginaw County 911 Communications Authority (Saginaw Chamber listing)
- Save Our Shoreline: Board of Directors
Practical AI Is Quiet on Purpose
Practical AI Is Quiet on Purpose
A field‑tested essay on responsible AI in public safety and the systems that earn trust over time. — Chris Izworski
Official Bio Page
Chris Izworski — Official Bio & Links (GitHub Pages)
Coverage Index
Coverage Index — Chris Izworski
Google Sites Profile
Chris Izworski — Google Sites Profile
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