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Agricultural Preservation Fund Board
The Agricultural Preservation Fund Board is charged with managing the distribution of grants to preserve farmland and help conserve Michigan's agricultural heritage. The Board consists of seven members including the director of the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (or his/her designee) and the director of the Department of Natural Resources (or his/her designee). The five board members appointed by the Governor include two individuals representing agricultural interests and three individuals representing the general public. Act 451 of 1994, Part 362; abolished in Executive Order 2009-45 and re-created in Executive Order 2009-54.
Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants, Applications, and Qualifications
Board Members
Chairman - Dr. Tim Boring, Director
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Stephen Shine, designee for the Director
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Gwyn Atkinson-Lewis
Representing Agricultural Interests
Brian Bourdages
Representing the General Public
Dr. Mary Ann Heidemann
Representing the General Public
Remy Long
Representing the General Public
Gregory Thon
Representing Agricultural Interests
Policies and Procedures
Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Policies and Procedures
Agricultural Preservation Fund Board Meetings
Date | Time | Meeting Location |
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September 4, 2024 |
1:00 - 3:00 PM |
Constitution Hall, Atrium Level South |
Meeting Minutes
Draft Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2024
Approved Meeting Minutes - February 21, 2024
Approved Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2023
Approved Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2023
Approved Meeting Minutes - June 13, 2023
Approved Meeting Minutes - April 27, 2023
Approved Meeting Minutes - February 14, 2023
Approved Meeting Minutes - December 5, 2022
Approved Meeting Minutes - August 2, 2022
Approved Meeting Minutes - March 10, 2022
Approved Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2021
Approved Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2021
Approved Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2020
References
Policies and Procedures: Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Policies & Procedures, Application Process & Scoring System
Part 362 of Public Act 451 of 1994
Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program Contact Information
Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants, Applications, and Qualifications