Michigan House Agriculture Committee Chair Reggie Miller has introduced legislation that would give farmers the ability to repair their own equipment.
The Agricultural Equipment Repair Act bans manufacturers from restricting farm equipment maintenance to authorized service providers.
Michigan Farmers Union President Bob Thompson says his organization supports the legislation.
“We want to make sure that those that do have the expertise, knowledge, and ability have the proper tools and software in order to actually make the repairs where they can,” he says.
