Michigan's Right to Farm Program
Right to Farm (RTF) works for Everyone
The Michigan Right to Farm Act, P.A 93, was enacted in 1981 to provide farmers with nuisance protection. This state law authorizes the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop and adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for farms and farm operations in Michigan. These farm management practices are scientifically based and updated annually to utilize current technology promoting sound environmental stewardship on Michigan Farms. By utilizing GAAMPs, farmers and Michigan residents benefit: through environmental protection of natural resources; sound management of agricultural inputs; and sustaining a strong and stable agricultural industry. While adherence to the GAAMPs does not act as a complete barrier to complaints or lawsuits, it does provide an umbrella of protection form nuisance litigation. In addition to conformance to the GAAMPs, farmers also need to comply with all state and federal environmental and agricultural laws.
The Michigan Right to Farm Act, P.A 93, was enacted in 1981 to provide farmers with nuisance protection. This state law authorizes the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop and adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for farms and farm operations in Michigan. These farm management practices are scientifically based and updated annually to utilize current technology promoting sound environmental stewardship on Michigan Farms. By utilizing GAAMPs, farmers and Michigan residents benefit: through environmental protection of natural resources; sound management of agricultural inputs; and sustaining a strong and stable agricultural industry. While adherence to the GAAMPs does not act as a complete barrier to complaints or lawsuits, it does provide an umbrella of protection form nuisance litigation. In addition to conformance to the GAAMPs, farmers also need to comply with all state and federal environmental and agricultural laws.
The Michigan GAAMPs cover eight specific areas of on-farm production agriculture:
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Agricultural Pollution Emergency Hotline
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development maintains a toll-free number for use in reporting agricultural pesticide, fertilizer, and/or manure spills. Prompt reporting and rapid response with appropriate technical assistance will reduce the environmental risk associated with an agricultural spill.
The AG Pollution Emergency Hotline is: 1-800-405-0101
The AG Pollution Emergency Hotline is: 1-800-405-0101
For more information, contact:
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Right to Farm Program
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
www.michigan.gov/mda
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Right to Farm Program
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
www.michigan.gov/mda