Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

06/18/2026

Can you guess this conservation practice, which helps carry away runoff without causing erosion or flooding?

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Meet Joselyn Ralph, the Conservation Technician serving the MAEAP and Regenerative Agriculture Programs at Jackson Conservation District!​

Area of Service: Jackson & Calhoun Counties​

Background: Studied honeybees on blueberry farms at MSU. Worked for Michigan Audubon Society. ​

Fun Fact: Once drove 12 hours to deliver a blind woodchuck named Chuck Norris to a nature center in the Adirondack Mountains!

06/10/2026

Today is your last chance to register for Michigan’s State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference! Follow the link in the comments so you don’t miss out!​

Join Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD , Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy , Michigan Department of Natural Resources and our partners for robust dialogue on efforts to combat the harmful algal blooms that the ecosystems and economy of Lake Erie. ​

Conference details: ​
📅 Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026​
🕘 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET​
📍 Location: Adrian Tobias Center at Adrian College​
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Register: https://bit.ly/4duWzMD

06/08/2026

At this challenging time for the ag industry, regenerative agriculture can boost soil health, reduce input costs, and help farmers’ bottom lines. MDARD Director Tim Boring recently caught up with Marquette’s TV6 & FOX UP to share how we’re working with partners across the state to implement regenerative practices and build a more resilient future for Michigan agriculture.

Enhancing both soil and livestock health are a priority for MDARD and Michigan farmers.

05/15/2026

Don’t forget to register for Michigan’s State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference!

MDARD’s Soil and Agriculture Stewardship Team will be on hand to discuss how regenerative agriculture can help reduce nutrient pollution in Lake Erie.

You’ll also hear from other Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD , Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy , Michigan Department of Natural Resources experts on measures to reduce phosphorus runoff and combat harmful algal blooms.

🗓️ When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🕘 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Adrian Tobias Center at Adrian College

Register at: https://bit.ly/4duWzMD

05/14/2026

Don't miss the Berrien County Regenerative Agriculture Field Day on June 18 at Flatwater Farms in Buchanan. MDARD Director Tim Boring and large-scale regenerative agriculture leader Rick Clark will discuss how regenerative systems are building a more resilient and prosperous future for Michigan agriculture.

BUCHANAN, Mich. — The Berrien County Conservation District (BCCD) is proud to announce its Regenerative Agriculture Field Day, set for Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 8:30...

04/29/2026

Discover the power of regenerative agriculture!​

Healthy soil is the heartbeat of thriving farms, and conservation districts across Michigan are bringing communities together to learn more about it. From hands‑on experience in the field to expert-led workshops, there’s something for everyone who cares about the future of our land.

04/28/2026

04/24/2026

Happy Arbor Day! Trees provide food, shade, timber, protection from the wind, and much more. There are more than 500 farmers and landowners verified in MAEAP's Forest, Wetlands, and Habitat System.

Connect with your Conservation Technician today for tips on managing your woodlot! ⤵️

Pictured: Doug and Pat Hansen