A Michigan State Law You NEED To Know

Farmers are one of the most essential workers as they keep us all going by providing the food that gives us the fuel, nutrients, and electrolytes we need to function. They have been around since what seems like the beginning of time, changing their processes to keep up with the ever-growing and ever-changing world. It's hard and dirty work that sometimes goes unappreciated.

One of the things not mentioned is that farm work can be loud and disruptive as well but there's not much that can be done about it. Farmers in Michigan are on strict time schedules as they have tons of work to do each day and can only work during certain months of the year due to the climate. Their work is important and has laws surrounding how it should be done and how neighbors may respond.

There are people who enjoy the rural lifestyle more than the city and often times they will move out to the country surrounded by farms. This comes with its pros and cons but the tough part about it is there's nothing that can be done about the cons, you have to take the punches and roll with them. With that being said, are you allowed to complain about the dirt or noise that farmers create while working?

Short answer, yes you can always complain but it may not get you far. Meaning the long answer is no, because farmers and their work are protected in the state of Michigan. If you look at the Michigan state laws, farmers in Michigan are allowed to do their work between sunup and sundown regardless of how much noise it may create. They are also exempt from facing any damages that may come from dirt or other materials making their way on to someone else's property.

The article that protects them is titled the Michigan Right to Farm Act, which lays out what farmers are and are not allowed to do in reference to their work and how it affects the surrounding area. This doesn't mean that they can be out at 11pm or 2am hacking at things and running loud machinery but it does mean that they are able to do so at 5 am and if it wakes you up that's just too bad. If these things bother you than you either shouldn't move out in the rural areas next to farms or you should look to move away and closer to the city.

Here are some Farmers Markets in Michigan: