Agriculture's Conference on the Environment

Sometimes being a member of the agricultural community can be overwhelming. You constantly juggle costs, resources, and production with changing environmental regulations. Take advantage of this opportunity and discover how to balance the environmental challenges facing your operation. Attend the 2009 ACE Conference and experience all the learning opportunities ACE has to offer.

Speakers and Sessions

Dr. Chris Peterson, Michigan State University

Putting Prosperity, People, Power and Planet into Perspective

Dr. Peterson's domestic and global experiences have shaped his views on new ways of seeking sustainability. He believes that sustainability hinges on people's willingness to work together on combined approach that takes environmental, social and economic principles into account.

Dr. Janice Swanson, Michigan State University

Creating Balanced Approaches in a Single Issue World: Lessons from Animal Welfare

The welfare of animals is often an emotionally charged debate over specific aspects of a production or management practice. Achieving balanced decision-making by deliberating the ethical, scientific, economic, and compliance implications of a change can be difficult, requiring farmer involvement.

Ron McCormick, Wal-Mart

Locally Grown with Wal-Mart

Standards, logistics and the new global marketplace. Learn how Michigan farmers can partner with Wal-Mart through their locally grown efforts.

Session Presentations

ACE was sponsored by Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, Greenstone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Pork Producers Association, MSU Extension, Phase 3 Renewables, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, MSU Institute of Water Research, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dairy Farmers of America, Elton R. Smith Endowment, Michigan Cattlemen's Association, Michigan Sheep Breeders Association and National Grape Cooperative and supported by all MAEAP partners.

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		Click Here to Contact Us Additional Resources Quick Links Phase 1 Meetings MAEAP Newsletter Signs and Rebates Files ACE Press Release Agriculture's Conference on the Environment Sometimes being a member of the agricultural community can be overwhelming. You constantly juggle costs, resources, and production with changing environmental regulations. Take advantage of this opportunity and discover how to balance the environmental challenges facing your operation. Attend the 2009 ACE Conference and experience all the learning opportunities ACE has to offer. Speakers and Sessions Dr. Chris Peterson, Michigan State University Putting Prosperity, People, Power and Planet into Perspective Dr. Peterson's domestic and global experiences have shaped his views on new ways of seeking sustainability. He believes that sustainability hinges on people's willingness to work together on combined approach that takes environmental, social and economic principles into account. Dr. Janice Swanson, Michigan State University Creating Balanced Approaches in a Single Issue World: Lessons from Animal Welfare The welfare of animals is often an emotionally charged debate over specific aspects of a production or management practice. Achieving balanced decision-making by deliberating the ethical, scientific, economic, and compliance implications of a change can be difficult, requiring farmer involvement. Ron McCormick, Wal-Mart Locally Grown with Wal-Mart Standards, logistics and the new global marketplace. Learn how Michigan farmers can partner with Wal-Mart through their locally grown efforts. Session Presentations Bushels or Buffers Creating Balanced Approaches in a Single Issue World - Lessons from Animal Welfare Farm Energy Savings Food Safety Related to Manure and Biosolids Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 How Does MAEAP Benefit Grape Growers Impacts of the BioEconomy on the Environment John Deere Wind Energy Locally Grown with Wal-Mart Michigan's Water Future Modeling Change of On-Farm Production Standards National Grape Cooperative and Welch's Powering Wolverine's Renewable Future Putting Prosperity, People, Power and Planet into Perspective The Great Food and Fuel Debate ACE was sponsored by Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, Greenstone Farm Credit Services, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Pork Producers Association, MSU Extension, Phase 3 Renewables, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, MSU Institute of Water Research, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dairy Farmers of America, Elton R. Smith Endowment, Michigan Cattlemen's Association, Michigan Sheep Breeders Association and National Grape Cooperative and supported by all MAEAP partners.