Doug Hansen lives in Saginaw County, but like many of us, he enjoys the outdoors. So, 41 years ago, Hansen bought more than 280 acres in Ogemaw County, Hill Township. He soon realized his land needed a lot of work. “When I first bought the land there was garbage everywhere,” Hansen said. “There were also […]
Read MoreMAEAP Announces 2022 Outreach and Promotion Grant Recipients LANSING— Today, the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) announced the recipients of $13,500 in grants to implement MAEAP promotions across Michigan. MAEAP is a voluntary program aimed at helping producers protect the environment by implementing conservation practices on their land. To take part, landowners work together […]
Read MoreNew producers experience the benefits of MAEAP Driving down the roads in rural Michigan, you will see many different things: farm animals, open fields, and Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) signs. “Seeing all those (MAEAP) signs driving around the state piqued my interest,” said Melina Anderson of Shining Light Farm. “Last year, […]
Read MoreFor immediate release: November 2021 Media contact: Dan Moilanen, macd.org Conservation technicians win awards at the 2021 MACD Virtual Fall Convention LANSING—The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) awarded two technicians for their outstanding conservation work over the past year with the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). Andrea Wendt, of the Shiawassee Conservation District, Symon […]
Read MoreOrganic farm builds on sustainability, conservation efforts through MAEAP Emily Crimmins, Bluewater Conservation District “We call her ‘Uber Chicken,’” said Melodee Beals, co-owner of Dancing Meadows Homestead (DMH). “Because she likes to get in people’s cars when they stop by the farm … (and) she even got into the mail truck once.” DMH’s farm, […]
Read MoreLANSING—The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) awarded two technicians for their outstanding conservation work over the past year. Alex Svoboda, of the Osceola-Lake Conservation District, and Robert Malcomnson, of the Lapeer Conservation District, were presented with the awards during the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts’ Convention and Annual Meeting, held virtually today. Every year […]
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In Mackinac County, the Hiawatha Sportsman Club and its members are focused on protecting the environment. “We have embraced the outdoors for more than 90 years,” said Doug Sanborn, manager of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. “It is in our mission statement to promote conservation.” When the club heard about the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance […]
Read MoreThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is recognizing 107 farms for implementing appropriate pollution prevention practices. The program assists farmers to comply with state and federal environmental regulations and with the Right to Farm practices. Technical assistance was provided by local Conservation Districts. The Michigan Agriculture […]
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John and Wendy Winkel did not grow up farming, but when they saw Grandpa Tiny’s Farm in Frankenmuth for sale almost four years ago, they knew they needed to buy it. “We discovered this farm with a small petting area kind of on a whim. What started as coming here once a year, turned into […]
Read MoreThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is recognizing 97 farms for implementing appropriate pollution prevention practices. The program assists farmers to comply with state and federal environmental regulations and with the Right to Farm practices. Technical assistance was provided by local Conservation Districts. The Michigan Agriculture […]
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