It’s time again for the annual review of the proposed drafts of the 2022 Generally Accepted Agricultural Management Practices. Comments will be accepted via email, mail and a virtual public meeting scheduled for Aug. 25, according the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The GAAMPs are reviewed each year by committees comprised of various experts and revised or updated, as necessary. All 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.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will forward all comments received by the due date to the respective GAAMPs Task Force Committee chairpeople for consideration before final review and presentation to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development at the Sept. 15 meeting.

The proposed draft GAAMPS will be available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. Aug. 27 at Michigan.gov/RightToFarm.

Comments are accepted by:

For a copy of any of these GAAMPs, including the proposed revisions, visit Michigan.gov/RightToFarm, or contact the MDARD's Environmental Stewardship Division at 517-284-5619, or toll free at 877-632-1783.

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