We support legislative and regulatory efforts to promote expansion of Michigan’s cranberry industry.
Michigan Farm Bureau urges the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE), Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Legislature to develop proactive policies and legislation that promote and grow the cranberry industry. In a time when the state is seeking diversity of industries and job growth, many policies are overly restrictive compared to surrounding states and have seriously restricted the growth of the cranberry industry.
We urge MDEGLE to accommodate the expansion of cranberry production, including prior commitments made under PA 120 of 2009.