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A review and update of the current Emerald Ash Borer quarantine rules in Michigan. We urge Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop a system that allows forestry products to be shipped directly for processing on a permitted basis throughout the year in Michigan, regardless of the region of origin.
Swift action by our state legislature to update and revise Public Act 451 of 1994 to more accurately reflect the current noxious weed species, and periodic review by the legislature to ensure that the list remains up-to-date.
Encouraging local governments to take measures to keep these noxious weeds controlled. We recommend that local governments utilize their current blight officers to see that these weeds are controlled as best possible.
Classifying Autumn Olive as an invasive species on
private land, public right of ways and state land. We oppose banning neonicotinoid-based pest
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87 conclusively that linksing neonicotinoid-based pest
88 control them to declining bee and other pollinator
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#33-A: RIGHT TO FARM
Proposed version incorporating committee’s edits.
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We believe Michigan's Right to Farm Act is the model for our country. The Act has allowed all sectors of commercial agriculture to move forward utilizing existing and new technologies through generally accepted management practices on a voluntary basis while enhancing the environment.
The integrity of Michigan’s Right to Farm Act and science-based Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) should not be weakened or jeopardized by including practices not integral or directly related to farming.
We recognize the fundamental differences between farming operations in terms of size, soil types and location. We urge all producers to be aware of applicable GAAMPs and encourage all producers to employ the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and provisions of the Farm Bill as management tools in the production and expansion of their operations.
We support:
 Agricultural operations not being restricted to only
operating under their historical use.
 Members developing realistic plans for land use,
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