By Jennifer Holton
The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), announced the annual review period for the proposed drafts of the 2025 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs). Comments will be accepted via email, U.S. mail, and a virtual public meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 29, 2024.
The GAAMPs are reviewed each year by committees comprised of various experts and revised or updated, as necessary. Any proposed GAAMPs changes are reviewed and approved by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development.
All eight GAAMPs are available for public comment: Manure Management and Utilization; Care of Farm Animals; Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities; Farm Markets; Pesticide Utilization and Pest Control; Nutrient Utilization; Cranberry Production; and Irrigation Water Use.
MDARD will forward all comments received by the due date to the respective GAAMPs Task Force Committee Chairpersons for consideration before final review and presentation to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development at their September 11, 2024, regularly scheduled meeting.
The proposed draft GAAMPS will be available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at www.Michigan.gov/RighttoFarm. Comments can be submitted by:
- Email to MDARD-RTF@Michigan.gov; must be received by no later than August 30, 2024.5:00PM EST
- S. Mail to MDARD's Right to Farm Program, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909 and must be received by no later than August 30, 2024.5:00PM EST
- Call into the public input meeting at 9 a.m. on August 29, 2024 Click here to join the meeting or call 248-509-0316 and enter Conference ID: 609 917 993#.
Source : michigan.gov