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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

Staff and Contact Information

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

2024 Meeting Schedule (PDF)

Date Time Meeting Location

September 4, 2024

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Constitution Hall, Atrium Level South
Hale Brake Room
525 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Public call in: 248-509-0316
Conference ID: 160 630 457#

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