What is MAEAP?
The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is a voluntary, pro-active program designed to help farms of all sizes and commodities prevent and minimize environmental and legal risks through engaging in cost-effective, pollution preventing practices.
You Can Earn:
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Recognition as a top steward in the community
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Regulatory Assurances
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Increased access to cost share and technical assistance
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An enduring sense of accomplishment and pride
We Promise To:
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Keep everything 100% confidential, guaranteed by state law
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Treat you and your farm with respect
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Help you with the paperwork and process
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Help you leave a legacy for your children
Become MAEAP Certified in Four Steps
Four Categories of Recognition
Farmstead System
Farms of any size or commodity can be verified in the Farmstead System demonstrating their investment to environmental stewardship. The Farmstead System addresses environmental risks on the entire farmstead with a focus on protecting surface and groundwater.
What is the Regenerative Agriculture Program?
The Regenerative Agriculture Program provides sustainable farming education with the goal of enhancing soil health.
Core Principles
Understand Your Farm Operation
Maintain Living Roots
Maximize Biodiversity
Integrate Livestock
Keep Soil Covered
Minimize Soil Disturbance
For more information, contact our CTAP Technician, Cody Christensen, at
989-304-1613 or cody.christensen@macd.org
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