Russon Family Farms is verified as an Environmentally Friendly Farm

Russon Family Farms is pleased to announce that it has been verified as an Environmentally Friendly Farm by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP).

Verification in the Farmstead System demonstrates an investment in environmental stewardship and addresses environmental risks on the entire farmstead. The Farmstead category looks at activities performed on the entire farm with a focus on protecting surface and groundwater.

Verification in the Cropping System recognizes farms that have taken great strides to ensure their farm reflects a commitment to good stewardship of the land and water. The Cropping category focuses on field-based activities such as water use, soil conservation and nutrient management. This category applies to all crops grown in Michigan. These include field crops, vegetables, fruit orchards, greenhouse crops, and ornamental trees.