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Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

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Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

Family at an orchard behind sign: "This Farm is Environmentally Verified"
Family at an orchard behind sign: "This Farm is Environmentally Verified"

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The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks.

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Welcome

We are here to help and recognize farmers who reduce erosion and runoff from private land into public waters.

 Public Input on Two MAEAP Assessments

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is inviting public input on the MAEAP Farm Assessment and the MAEAP Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat Assessment. Input period will close December 1st. Learn more and provide public comment here

Legislative Reports

 

Cover for coloring book: The Adventures of Wade Water Follow the adventures of Wade the water droplet as he helps Farmer Gordon protect water and soil health.

You can earn:

  • Recognition as a top steward in the community
  • Regulatory protections
  • Preferred consideration for technical assistance and cost share
  • An enduring sense of accomplishment and pride

We promise:

  • The program is 100% confidential, guaranteed by state law
  • We will treat you and your business with respect
  • We will help you with the paperwork and the process
  • We will help you leave a legacy for your children

MAEAP recognition is:

  • Achievable. Thousands of farms have earned this designation already
  • Something to be proud of. Be among the top 5% of farms who have earned this designation so far

Request your free farm visit today: Learn More

MAEAP Features

  • Farm cropping

    Cropping System

    The Cropping System reviews production practices that occur wherever crops are grown on the farm. It reviews risks associated with pesticide and nutrient application, erosion control, and record keeping.
    about a cropping system
  • Example of a farmstead with land

    Farmstead System

    The Farmstead System reviews potential risks at the farm site. This includes a review of chemical, fuel and pesticide storage, and wells. It may also include manure storage on livestock farms. This system is applicable to all farms.
    about a farmstead system
  • cattle ear-tagged and in stocks

    Livestock System

    The Livestock System reviews practices related to livestock production. This includes manure storage, transfer and land application, record keeping, feed storage, and lot management. It relates to all types of livestock produced on the farm.
    about a livestock system
  • Native cattails in the sun in a wetland system

    Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat System

    The Forest, Wetlands & Habitat System reviews management practices relating to areas on the farm with woodlands, wetlands, and other types of managed habitats. This review looks at the management plans created for all of these land uses to promote and ensure sustainable practices are being implemented.
    about a forest, wetland, and habitat system

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