Michigan Agriculture Advancement

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Michigan Agriculture Advancement (MiAA) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the economic, social, and environmental resilience of Michigan agriculture through research, farmer education, and market development for soil‑health and regenerative practices.

Stockbridge, Michigan, United States
miagadvance.org

About Michigan Agriculture Advancement

Michigan Agriculture Advancement (MiAA) is a Michigan-based nonprofit that works to improve the economic, social, and environmental state of agriculture across the region. The organization focuses on advancing soil health, regenerative and conservation farming practices, and diversified markets such as food‑grade grains and specialty crops. Through research, field days, conferences like its Underground Innovations meeting, and collaborative projects with universities and conservation groups, MiAA helps farmers adopt practices that increase resilience, profitability, and environmental stewardship.([miagadvance.org](https://miagadvance.org/?utm_source=openai))

A charge with a descriptor like “ZEFFY* MICH AG ADVAN” typically indicates a payment processed via the Zeffy fundraising platform on behalf of Michigan Agriculture Advancement—for example, registration for an Underground Innovations event, a ticket purchase, or a one‑time/recurring donation. In this setup, Zeffy acts as the payment and fundraising processor, but the actual beneficiary organization is MiAA; your card issuer may truncate the name to “MICH AG ADVAN” and append location/processing details. Because Zeffy is a zero‑fee platform for nonprofits, the full amount of your payment is directed to MiAA’s work in Michigan agriculture, and you may also see an optional separate line or added amount if you chose to tip Zeffy itself.([zeffy.com](https://www.zeffy.com/?utm_source=openai))

If you have questions about this charge, the best approach is to locate any confirmation email or receipt from Michigan Agriculture Advancement or Zeffy corresponding to the date and amount on your statement—these will usually include event names (such as Underground Innovations), donation details, and contact information. You can also visit MiAA’s website to use their contact form or email listed staff (for example, leadership and project contacts published on their site) to confirm a transaction. Providing the exact amount, date, and the last four digits of the card used will help them or Zeffy’s support team look up the payment. If you do not recognize the charge and cannot match it to any registration or donation, you should contact your bank or card issuer to dispute the transaction while they investigate.([miagadvance.org](https://miagadvance.org/?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Michigan Agriculture Advancement.

  1. ZEFFY* MICH AG ADVANMIDDLETOWN DE XXXX1009

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my bank statement show “ZEFFY* MICH AG ADVAN” instead of Michigan Agriculture Advancement?

Zeffy is the online fundraising and payment platform that Michigan Agriculture Advancement uses to process registrations and donations. On card statements, Zeffy appears first as the processor (e.g., “ZEFFY*”), followed by a truncated version of the nonprofit’s name such as “MICH AG ADVAN.” The actual organization receiving your payment is Michigan Agriculture Advancement, not Zeffy itself.([support.zeffy.com](https://support.zeffy.com/updating-your-bank-statement-descriptor-nyo3t?utm_source=openai))

What types of payments might I have made to Michigan Agriculture Advancement through Zeffy?

Common payments include registration fees for the Underground Innovations conference and other MiAA events, donations to support soil‑health and regenerative agriculture projects, or fees for workshops and field days. These are typically one‑time charges, but you may also have set up a recurring donation through a Zeffy form hosted by Michigan Agriculture Advancement.([zeffy.com](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/underground-innovations--2026?utm_source=openai))

Is this charge a recurring donation or a one‑time payment?

Zeffy forms used by Michigan Agriculture Advancement can accept both one‑time and recurring donations or event payments. Check the confirmation email you received when you registered or donated—the email will specify whether it was a single payment or a monthly/annual recurring gift and will include a link to manage or cancel any recurring schedule.([zeffy.com](https://www.zeffy.com/?utm_source=openai))

How can I cancel or change a recurring donation to Michigan Agriculture Advancement made via Zeffy?

To cancel or modify a recurring donation, use the manage‑subscription or manage‑donation link in your original Zeffy confirmation email; that link allows you to adjust the amount, update your card, or stop future payments. If you can’t find the email, contact Michigan Agriculture Advancement through the contact information on miagadvance.org and provide your name, email, and approximate donation dates so they or Zeffy support can locate and update your recurring gift.([support.zeffy.com](https://support.zeffy.com/how-to-get-started-on-zeffy-7j9hz?utm_source=openai))

How do I request a refund for a payment to Michigan Agriculture Advancement?

Refunds are handled by Michigan Agriculture Advancement, not directly by Zeffy. If you registered for an event and can no longer attend or believe you were charged in error, reach out to MiAA using the email or contact form listed on miagadvance.org, including the transaction amount, date, and any Zeffy receipt number. They can issue a refund through Zeffy’s dashboard if it complies with their event or donation policies.([support.zeffy.com](https://support.zeffy.com/updating-your-bank-statement-descriptor-nyo3t?utm_source=openai))

Why is the amount slightly higher than the event ticket price or donation I remember?

When you pay through Zeffy, you may be offered the option to add an extra contribution to support Zeffy’s zero‑fee platform. If you left this default tip in place, your total card charge will be your ticket or donation amount plus the optional tip, which can make the statement amount higher than the base price listed by Michigan Agriculture Advancement.([zeffy.com](https://www.zeffy.com/home/free-online-fundraising-platform?utm_source=openai))

Can there be small test or pending charges related to Michigan Agriculture Advancement via Zeffy?

Zeffy itself covers transaction fees and generally processes only the exact donation or ticket amount you authorize, but your card issuer may show short‑term authorizations or pending holds before the final amount settles. These typically match the full amount of your purchase and clear within a few days; if a different or duplicate amount remains posted, contact MiAA or your bank for clarification.([zeffy.com](https://www.zeffy.com/home/free-online-fundraising-platform?utm_source=openai))

How can I verify that Michigan Agriculture Advancement is a legitimate nonprofit before supporting them again?

You can visit miagadvance.org to review their mission, staff, projects, and reports, and you can cross‑check them in nonprofit or partner listings, such as the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments (GLISA) partner page and various grant program rosters that name Michigan Agriculture Advancement as a nonprofit recipient. You can also look them up in your state or IRS nonprofit registries to confirm their status.([miagadvance.org](https://miagadvance.org/?utm_source=openai))

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