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Right to Farm

Right to Farm
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Right to Farm

Michigan Right To Farm

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Right to Farm Program

The Right to Farm (RTF) program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) responds to nuisance complaints involving farms and will assess a farm operation at a farmer's request.
Right to Farm Program
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GAAMPs

Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) are guidelines for farm management that help promote a positive image of Michigan agriculture. They were developed and adopted by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development.
GAAMPs
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Site Selection

GAAMPs for Site Selection and Odor Control for New and Expanding Livestock Facilities will help determine the suitability of sites for livestock facilities and to place or keep livestock. These GAAMPs provide a planning process that can be used to properly plan new and expanding facilities and to increase the suitability of a particular site thus enhancing neighbor relations.
Site Selection
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Right to Farm Resources

Find related programs, laws, acts and codes, as well as additional resources related to Right to Farm.
Right to Farm Resources