Applicable regulations may be found here.

Programs

• UP State Fair - Located in Escanaba, the award-winning Upper Peninsula State Fair provides an opportunity each August to showcase Michigan agriculture and agricultural products.
  
  
• Local State Fair Support - The Fairs, Exhibitions and Racing Division supports local, county and state fairs through funding premium awards to exhibitors of livestock and community arts.
  
  
• Horse Racing Support - The grants provided by this division to horse racing promote interest and participation in Michigan horse racing, and support the breeding of quality race horses in the state.
  
  
• Producer Security Services Unit - This multifaceted unit administers the Grain Dealer Act and the Farm Produce Insurance Act, which provides security for producers of grain in Michigan--an important component in Michigan's economy.
  
  
• Business, Technology and Resource Unit - oversees and manages the MDA's technological innovation, including maintenance of Inter and Intra-net websites, Information Technology Advisory Council, Licensing Project Planning and Development, and more.

Barbara Hensinger
Director
(517) 373-9763

Applicable regulations may be found here.