March 29, 2007
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the state's Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs). Under the Michigan Right to Farm Act, all farm operations must conform to GAAMPs in order to receive nuisance protection. GAAMPs are reviewed annually and updated as needed.
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9:00 a.m., Monday, April 23, 2007 |
| WHERE: |
Michigan Library and Historical Center
Lake Superior Room
702 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48933 |
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Public comment will be sought on all GAAMPs and changes are proposed for the following: Manure Management and Utilization; Site Selection for New and Expanding Livestock Production Facilities; Cranberry Production; Pesticide Utilization and Pest Control; Irrigation Water Use; and Nutrient Utilization; and Care of Farm Animals.
Written comments may also be submitted by 5 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007, to martintm@michigan.gov or the following address:
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Environmental Stewardship Division
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
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To view proposed changes, visit www.michigan.gov/gaamps , or contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Environmental Stewardship Division at (517) 373-9797.
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