Assuring Michigan Agriculture
Producers the Right to Farm while
Promoting Environmental Stewardship
1-877-MDA-1-RTF
(1-877-632-1783)

The Right to Farm Act Affects Everyone.  Michigan agriculture is a $37.5 billion industry involving every county of the state. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

The Michigan Right to Farm Act, P.A. 93, was enacted in 1981 to provide farmers with protection from nuisance lawsuits. This state statute authorizes the Michigan Commission of Agriculture to develop and adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) for farms and farm operations in Michigan. These voluntary practices are based on available technology and scientific research to promote sound environmental stewardship and help maintain a farmer's right to farm.

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