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We support:
Agricultural operations not being restricted to only
operating under their historical use.
Members developing realistic plans for land use, which will allow agriculture to change, incorporate technology and produce commodities based on market demands.
An expanding livestock farm not be considered a nuisance as a result of new home construction (non-farm residence) within the approved setback distances after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) site approval, but prior to completion of the expansion.
[Relocated text] Research regarding manure storage, manure processing, building design, and types of livestock feed that could help with odor problems.
Development of an odor estimation model for Michigan's climatic conditions.
[Relocated text] Changes to the Agricultural Disclosure Statement (ADS) that would include:
o Seller notification to the potential buyer.
o A separate document at the time of closing. o Updating the ADS to include additional
agricultural practices. We oppose:
Right to Farm protection being extended to marijuana growing facilities until growing the plant becomes legal at the federal level.
[Relocated text] Ballot initiatives seeking to control generally accepted livestock production and management practices.
The inclusion of commercial wind turbine or solar facilities in the definition of a farm. The Michigan Right to Farm Act should allow for and protect users of existing and new technology, including energy production for on-farm use.
88 [Relocated in policy] We are concerned about the
89 exemption of GAAMP applicability to municipalities with
90 a population of 100,000 or more.
91 An expanding livestock farm should not be
92 considered a nuisance as a result of the construction of
93 a new home (non-farm residence) within the approved
94 setback distances after MDARD’s site approval, but
95 prior to completion of the expansion.
96 Management decisions may alter the scope or
97 nature of an agricultural use; therefore, agricultural
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