Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)

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

04/15/2026

Name that conservation practice. (Hint: It is the practice of planting different crops in the same area over different growing seasons to improve soil health.)

04/07/2026

Meet Paul Buzzard, the Conservation Technician serving the MAEAP and Regenerative Agriculture Program at the Washtenaw County Conservation District.​

Area of Service: Washtenaw County​

Fun Fact: He worked in China with Tibetan antelope, wild yak, musk deer, and snow leopards for five years.​

Contact: [email protected]

04/03/2026

As you prepare your Easter dinners, we want to thank the MAEAP-verified producers who provide some of our favorite staples!

03/30/2026

As you begin to clean up landscaping around your property be on the lookout for invasive plant pests, like the box tree moth caterpillar. Do your part and stop the spread of invasive species by taking photos and submit a report through Michigan's Eyes in the Field online reporting system.

03/26/2026

Name that conservation practice. (Hint: Livestock is systematically moved between fenced in pastureland to give the land a chance to regenerate.)