Michigan Department of Agriculture
The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act enables farm owners to enter into a development rights Agreement with the State that ensures that farmland is used for agriculture for a minimum of 10 years and ensures that the land is not developed in non-agricultural use.
Farmland Preservation Program (formerly P.A. 116)
The Farmland Preservation Program fosters preservation of farmland and open space through agreements between the Sate and a landowner. These agreements are entered into voluntarily by a landowner and place temporary restrictions on the land while preserving it for agriculture. This agreement is made in exchange for tax benefits and exemptions for various special assessments.
Agriculture Preservation Fund
The Agricultural Preservation Fund is a fund established to provide grants to eligible local units of government to help implement Purchase of Development Rights programs. These programs help support local efforts to preserve farmland.
Conservation Easement
The State of Michigan utilizes conservation easements, in order to restrict development on privately owned imperative land across Michigan. These easements are voluntary and legally recorded agreements between the landowner and the State (or land conservancy) that place restrictions on the development of the land which are held into perpetuity.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
In effort to supplement conservation practices regarding soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat, critical to Michigan and the nation alike, Michigan is partnering with the Federal government to incentivize participation. Farmers and landowners who participate in this program will receive reimbursement for establishing practices, incentive payments for sign up, and rental payments for the length of the contract.
The Farmland Preservation Program fosters preservation of farmland and open space through agreements between the Sate and a landowner. These agreements are entered into voluntarily by a landowner and place temporary restrictions on the land while preserving it for agriculture. This agreement is made in exchange for tax benefits and exemptions for various special assessments.
Agriculture Preservation Fund
The Agricultural Preservation Fund is a fund established to provide grants to eligible local units of government to help implement Purchase of Development Rights programs. These programs help support local efforts to preserve farmland.
Conservation Easement
The State of Michigan utilizes conservation easements, in order to restrict development on privately owned imperative land across Michigan. These easements are voluntary and legally recorded agreements between the landowner and the State (or land conservancy) that place restrictions on the development of the land which are held into perpetuity.
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
In effort to supplement conservation practices regarding soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat, critical to Michigan and the nation alike, Michigan is partnering with the Federal government to incentivize participation. Farmers and landowners who participate in this program will receive reimbursement for establishing practices, incentive payments for sign up, and rental payments for the length of the contract.