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MICHIGAN AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM

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CONTACT MAEAP TECHNICIAN
Started in 1998, MAEAP is a voluntary program that recognizes farmers who are top stewards of their land. MAEAP helps farmers adopt cost-effective practices that reduce erosion and runoff into ponds, streams, and rivers. This, in turn, helps farmers comply with state and federal laws. The program includes four steps:
  • Attend an education workshop
  • Invite a local MAEAP technician to tour your farm
  • Implement practices recommended by the technician
  • Earn recognition for your work
MAEAP recognition can be earned in one or more of four areas: Farmstead; Cropping; Livestock; and Forest, Wetlands, & Habitat. Farmers who earn MAEAP recognition will receive a sign to place on their farm.
MAEAP is open to all Michigan farmers. You can start MAEAP at any time. Farmers who start or receive recognition by certain dates will be at an advantage for cost share, grants, and other assistance programs.
Thousands of farmers have already received their MAEAP designations. Earn yours today!
Leelanau County MAEAP Technician, Adam Brown, 231-256-9783 x 268, adam.brown@macd.org
Get Verified!
Getting verified in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) shows peers and neighbors the high level of commitment to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. MAEAP has four systems that address different aspects of the farm: Farmstead; Cropping; Livestock; and the newly developed Forest, Wetlands and Habitat System.

Each looks at different practices depending on site-specific management and production practices and associated risks.
Farmstead
Cropping
Livestock
Forest, Wetlands & Habitat
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Leelanau Conservation District
8527 E Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231.256.9783
klong@leelanau.gov

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Contact Us

  • HOME
    • About
    • Board & Staff
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
  • Forestry
    • Forestry Assistance Program (FAP)
    • Assisted Tree Range Expansion Project
    • Forestry Assistance
    • Forestry Events
    • Forest Pest & Disease Alerts
    • Forestry Referrals
    • Foresters Serving Leelanau County
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Timber Sale Assistance
  • Agriculture
    • MAEAP
    • No-Till Planter
  • Soil Erosion
    • Main Page
    • Soil Erosion Control Application Packet
    • Waiver Application Form
    • VRAP
    • Soil Erosion Control Ordinance
    • ALL FORMS
  • Other Services
    • Invasive Species Network
    • Natural Resources Conservation Service
    • Produce Safety Program
    • plat book
  • Store
  • Seedling Sales