The Agricultural Preservation Fund Board is charged with managing the distribution of grants to preserve farmland and help conserve Michigan's agricultural heritage.
The Agricultural Preservation Fund Board consists of 7 members including the director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (or his/her designee) and the director of the Department of Natural Resources (or his/her designee). The 5 board members appointed by the Governor include 2 individuals representing agricultural interests and 3 individuals representing the general public.
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Statute
Contact Info
Elizabeth Juras
Local PDR Grants Coordinator
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Phone: (517) 243-7949
Fax: (517) 335-3131
Email: jurase@michigan.gov
Members
Gary McDowell
Director of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Scott Goeman
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Margaret (Peg) Kohring, Sawyer
Term expires 6/10/22
Carl Bednarski, Pigeon - Chair
Term expires 6/10/22
Brian Bourdages, Traverse City
Term expires 6/10/22
Jonathan Jarosz, Bay City
Term expires 6/10/22
Kenneth DeCock, Armada Township
Term expires 6/10/22