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MI Department of Agriculture Goes Social!

Contact:  Jennifer Holton 517-241-2485


July 21, 2009

Lansing - The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) has gone social!  MDA today unveiled its updated Facebook site, Twitter account @MichDeptofAg, and its miagriculture YouTube Channel as part of its efforts to connect Michigan citizens with their agriculture roots, showcase the state's growing opportunities in the agri-food sector, and quickly notify consumers when their food may be at risk. 
 
"Consumers, businesses, and industry leaders can find out about food safety threats, farmers' market events, features on ag-based businesses, and fun facts about Michigan's $71.3 billion agri-food industry," said Don Koivisto, MDA Director.  "It's a tremendous opportunity for consumers to learn more about the industry that grows and produces the food we eat everyday."
 
You can follow MDA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MichDeptofAg.  Fan us on Facebook by visting www.Facebook.com( http://www.facebook.com/), searching for the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and click on fan.  Or, find us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/miagriculture, or visit MDA's home page at www.michigan.gov/mda and click on the Twitter or Facebook icon for direct link to MDA's pages.

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