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MI HR0252

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares April 22, 2010 as Farmers Care Day in Michigan to recognize farmers as environmental stewards
  • Recognizes that nearly 10,000 Michigan farms have participated in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), with nearly 1,000 farms verified or requesting verification
  • Notes that Michigan farmers implementing conservation practices have installed over 2,400 acres of filter strips, reduced phosphorus use by more than 184,000 pounds annually, and prevented over 55,000 tons of soil erosion
  • Acknowledges that 95% of Michigan's 56,000 farms are family-owned and operated and voluntarily spend over $1.2 million annually on conservation practices
  • Recognizes Michigan farmers' commitment to food safety, animal care, environmental integrity, and providing safe, affordable food to consumers

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare April 22, 2010 as Farmers Care Day in the state of Michigan.

Farmers Care Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/20/2010

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