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