Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
Want to know how to contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development? On this page you will find phone numbers, email addresses, snail mail addresses, and online contact forms for everything we do here at MDARD. We even have a complaint form for those of you with complaints.
Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
This area contains information for press and media agencies. Press Releases, Pics, Podcasts & Videos
Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
Materials developed to provide information on how an individual may become a qualified Animal Control Officer.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
Find a licensed firm in Michigan, from pesticide businesses to retail establishments, and more.
For the registration of horses, breeders and owners so as to render them eligible for racing and breeder/owner awards.
Retail Motor Fuel Outlet licensing information, applications and forms.
Information on Weights & Measures service person and agency registration, as well as weights and measures advisories.
Each new, existing, and proposed commercial pesticide or fertilizer bulk storage facility is required to register annually with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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Call center: 800-292-3939
Complaint form: department contact
Laboratory Division: 517-284-0500
EC Heffron Metrology Lab: 517-655-8202
Open: 8 am to 5 pm ET
Complaint form: department contact
MDA-Info@Michigan.gov
Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 6th Floor
525 W. Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
Agriculture Pollution/Spills Hot Line 800-405-0101: 24-hour hot line for reporting accidental agricultural pesticide, fertilizer and manure spills
Non-agriculture related spills, contact EGLE 800-292-4706: Chemical spills not agriculture-related should be referred to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) number
Other Emergencies: 517-373-0440
Emergency number should be used mainly by:
If you have information regarding potential unfair gasoline pricing practices, please call the Attorney General's Office at 877-765-8388
This number is used for reporting suspected adulteration of motor fuels or pump calibrations. It is posted on the pumps at every filling station in the state.
Use this form to contact us regarding pesticide-related complaints, such exposure, damage, unregistered pesticides, or other potential regulatory violations. If you have questions about whether to file your complaint with MDARD or what you can expect when reporting information, please review additional information here.
This online form allows you to submit food-related complaints (illness or not) along with plant health complaints.