Michigan Agriculture Advancement
Improving the economic, Social, and environmental state of Michigan agriculture
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Michigan Agriculture Advancement empowers alternatives to the commodity agriculture system that has prioritized production efficiencies at the expense of farm resiliency, production flexibility, food value, and environmental impacts. MiAA supports the work of innovative farmers building soil health and diversifying crop rotations. Recognizing the value of these changes extends beyond the farm through limited environmental impacts and enhanced local food economies, MiAA works for policies and investments to achieve a stronger agriculture system in Michigan.
Michigan Grown: Farmer Profiles
Meet some of the innovative farmers across Michigan and hear their thoughts for advancing conversation ag across our state.
MiAA awarded $4.9M USDA grant
Michigan Agriculture Advancement awarded USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant to support Michigan foodshed
Vision
Our vision is Michigan agriculture is the backbone of thriving rural communities and local and regional economies that provide a rich quality of life for all. It is flexible, resilient, and nourishes all Michiganders with nutrient dense food and quality fiber grown in a way that enhances our natural resources.
Mission
MiAA is a bridge organization that provides realistic, pragmatic solutions to the dual need for farm profitability and environmental stewardship to improve Michiganders’ quality of life. MiAA facilitates strong networks and markets and coordinates statewide programs to help farmers diversify production and improve soil health to become profitable and resilient.
Pursuing a Brighter Future for
Michigan Agriculture
The direction is clear, and the first step is to throw your weight around on matters of right and wrong in land-use.
Cease being intimidated by the argument that a right action is impossible because it does not yield maximum profits,
or that a wrong action is to be condoned because it pays.
That philosophy is dead in human relations, and its funeral in land-relations is overdue.