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The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) is an innovative, proactive, and voluntary program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. 
(Click on logo to the right to be taken to MAEAP's webpage)
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Clare County MAEAP Technician

PictureKaren Ickes
 

What MAEAP Can Do For You:
  • MAEAP is a confidential and voluntary process working with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to meet environmental laws.
  • Boost your access to cost-share funds with Natural Resource Conservation Service programs.
  • Receive Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Credits for risk assessments (farm visits), verification, and reverification.
  • Save up to 20% on your Basic Liability Premium (Section II) of your Farm Bureau Insurance Farmowners Policy.
  • Avoid civil fines and penalties if your farm is faced with an unintentional, accidental discharge to the water or an “Act of God Weather Event.”
  • Show your neighbors and community that you are protecting natural resources using environmentally sound practices.
  • Have emergency plans ready to deal with the unexpected.
  • Maximize natural fertilizer use and reduce use of fertilizers.
  • Ensuring safe storage of fuel, fertilizer and chemicals.

Please call 231-832-2950 ext 101 or email Karen.Ickes@macd.org to set up an appointment!


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