General Info

The mission of Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is to develop and implement a proactive environmental assurance program ensuring that Michigan farmers are engaging in cost-effective pollution prevention practices and working to comply with state and federal environmental regulations. It is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks.

MAEAP was developed by a coalition of farmers, commodity groups, state and federal agencies, and conservation and environmental groups to provide a venue for farmers to become better educated about management options in order to help protect and enhance the quality of natural resources. It is not a government or regulatory program, but rather a partnership effort unified for the protection of natural resources and advancement of positive community and neighbor relations.

With confidentiality guaranteed by law, MAEAP provides a structure under which Michigan farmers can be assured they are effectively following all current Right to Farm Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) and are complying with state and federal environmental laws specific to each system of the program. MAEAP is a comprehensive, voluntary, proactive program designed to reduce farmers' legal and environmental risks through a three-phase process: 1) education; 2) farm-specific risk assessment; and 3) on-farm verification that ensures the farmer has implemented environmentally sound practices. The program encompasses three systems - Cropping, Farmstead and Livestock - each examining different aspects of the farm. After becoming MAEAP verified, a farm can display a MAEAP sign signifying that MAEAP partners recognize the farm is environmentally assured.

The MAEAP program is structured as such, with partners of the program gathering regularly for each committee:

MAEAP Partnership (Steering Committee)

Administrative Committee

Livestock
- CNMP
- Progressive Planning
- Local Coordinators
Farmstead
Cropping
Communication and Education
Verification
Evaluation

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		Click Here to Contact Us Additional Resources Quick Links Phase 1 Meetings MAEAP Newsletter Signs and Rebates General Info The mission of Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is to develop and implement a proactive environmental assurance program ensuring that Michigan farmers are engaging in cost-effective pollution prevention practices and working to comply with state and federal environmental regulations. It is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. MAEAP was developed by a coalition of farmers, commodity groups, state and federal agencies, and conservation and environmental groups to provide a venue for farmers to become better educated about management options in order to help protect and enhance the quality of natural resources. It is not a government or regulatory program, but rather a partnership effort unified for the protection of natural resources and advancement of positive community and neighbor relations. With confidentiality guaranteed by law, MAEAP provides a structure under which Michigan farmers can be assured they are effectively following all current Right to Farm Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) and are complying with state and federal environmental laws specific to each system of the program. MAEAP is a comprehensive, voluntary, proactive program designed to reduce farmers' legal and environmental risks through a three-phase process: 1) education; 2) farm-specific risk assessment; and 3) on-farm verification that ensures the farmer has implemented environmentally sound practices. The program encompasses three systems - Cropping, Farmstead and Livestock - each examining different aspects of the farm. After becoming MAEAP verified, a farm can display a MAEAP sign signifying that MAEAP partners recognize the farm is environmentally assured. The MAEAP program is structured as such, with partners of the program gathering regularly for each committee: MAEAP Partnership (Steering Committee) Administrative Committee Livestock CNMP Progressive Planning Local Coordinators Farmstead Cropping Communication and Education Verification Evaluation