As Amended  October 29, 1997

Pictured above from left to right are some of the drafters of the strategy: Dr. Kurt Thelen, MDA; Larry Nobis, a dairy farmer from St. Johns; Paul Zugger, DEQ; MDA Director Dan Wyant; Tom Guthrie, a diversified farmer from Delton; and Jan Vosburg, a beef cattle farmer from Climax

A major new initiative to comprehensively address environmental pollution on the farm was unveiled in Lansing, Michigan on January 19, 1998. The strategy balances producers' right-to-farm with the need to protect Michigan's environment.  It emphasizes proactive pollution prevention at all stages of agricultural production.

Pollution Prevention Strategy for Michigan Agriculture

Agricultural Pollution Prevention Implementation Plan

Link to Right-to-Farm Program

Link to Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program