Partner Programs
Federal and state conservation programs, reached through your local district. Some are run by our own staff, some by technicians and agencies we work with. Tell us what you're working on and we'll connect you to the right one.
The programs we can get you into
Farm Conservation Help
Michigan's farm conservation program, funded by the state and delivered by conservation districts. Known as CTAP. Soil health planning and Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) verification, voluntary and confidential.
Federal Farm and Forest Programs
Conservation planning and cost-share from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Some programs share the cost of new conservation practices. Others pay each year for practices you already use.
Invasive Species Partnership
The county's invasive species partnership, hosted by Oakland County Parks and known as the Oakland County CISMA. Identification, reporting, and referrals to township treatment programs. Open to every resident.
Produce Safety
Confidential food safety help for produce growers, from a technician at Genesee Conservation District who covers Oakland County.
Our partners
What MAEAP verification is like, from the farm
Our experience was extremely educational and validating. The feeling of an extra layer of support to our farm was extraordinary.
Start with us
Email or call and describe what you're working on. We'll point you to the right program and the right person, and make the introduction if the technician sits at another district.
