MAEAP Program

The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is a proactive program that helps farms minimize agricultural pollution risks.  The MAEAP Program is a three phase program:  Education, On Farm Risk Assessment, and Third Party Verification.  Once a farm has completed all three phases they are eligible for a sign recognizing their achievements and their outstanding environmental stewardship.

Programs Offered: 
Farm*A*Syst.

  • Evaluates your farmstead using a series of risk assessment questions.  Also assures a farms compliance with Michigan farming laws and helps provide groundwater and surface water protection.

Crop*A*Syst.

  • Focuses on environmental issues related to your field practices.  Specialized risk assessment for nurseries, greenhouse, row crops, vegetables, Christmas trees, orchards and more!

Livestock*A*Syst.

  • Assessment tool designed to address environmental issues associated with livestock production.

Habitat*A*Syst.

  • A program to help Michigan citizens better understand, plan, manage, protect and utilize their forest resources.

Program Benefits:

  • RUP Credits
  • Insurance Discounts
  • Improved neighbor relations
  • Right To Farm Protection
  • Emergency Plans developed to  protect your family
  • Much More!

For more information please go to MAEAP.org

The MAEAP Technician for Muskegon County is Tanner Fowler.

Email: tanner.fowler@macd.org