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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.
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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.
Michigan's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was created to help protect our environment and wildlife. Michigan is partnering with the federal government to implement conservation practices of great significance to the state, and valuable to the nation, in matters of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
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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The Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) is a 10-member, governor-appointed board that is advisory to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Council facilitates research, promotion, and agricultural business development efforts, supporting connections that are vital to a unique supply chain. The spirit of collaboration drives Council activities, with the goal of unifying and uplifting Michigan’s craft beverage industry now and for the future.
For more information about the Michigan Craft Beverage Council, visit MichiganCraftBeverage.com.
Learn more about Michigan's craft beverage industry and the agricultural supply chain that makes it so great!
Jenelle Jagmin, Director, Michigan Craft Beverage Council
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
517-930-0696
JagminJ@Michigan.gov
Are you a small distiller with questions about becoming a qualified small distiller per HB 4842, the legislation Governor Whitmer signed to help Michigan distilleries? Please enter your email here to be added to the qualified small distiller listserv and you’ll receive notifications as the process is announced.
Visit the Qualified Small Distiller Certificate webpage for more information.
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is a 10-member, governor-appointed board that is advisory to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Council represents a unified craft beverage industry and coordinates research, promotion, and agricultural business development efforts.
Michigan Craft Beverage Council Research Grants2024-2025 Michigan Craft Beverage Council Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Location |
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September 18, 2024 |
10:00 a.m. |
Michigan Corn 13750 S Sedona Pkwy #5, DeWitt, MI 48820 |
| December 18, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. |
Fred Meijer Building 2929 Walker Ave NW, Walker, MI 49544 |
| March 11, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
| July 16, 2025 | TBD | TBD |
January 24, 2024 Approved Minutes
July 19, 2023 Approved Minutes
April 19, 2023 Approved Minutes
March 13, 2023 Approved Minutes
July 27, 2022 Approved Minutes
April 13, 2022 Approved Minutes
January 26, 2022 Approved Minutes
September 29, 2021 Approved Minutes
July 14, 2021 Approved Minutes
April 14, 2021 Approved Minutes
January 20, 2021 Approved Minutes
December 11, 2020 Approved Minutes
October 7, 2020 Approved Minutes
October 9, 2019 Approved Minutes
July 10, 2019 Approved Minutes
April 16, 2019 Approved Minutes
Sign up for the Michigan Craft Beverage Council industry newsletter to receive timely resources, research updates, and other news for producers, growers, crafters, and related supply chain businesses. Please note that when you enter the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development subscription page, you will scroll all the way to the bottom of the list to find Michigan Craft Beverage Industry News. Thank you for your interest! Please direct questions to Jenelle at MDARD-CraftBev@Michigan.gov.
View recently published newsletters.
September 2024 - Research and education grants, spotted lanternfly detection, and more!
July 2024 - MI Beer Month, conference and events, Council meetings, and more!
May 2024 - Important grant opportunity, Qualified distiller application, Wine Month, Grain field day, and more!
April 2024 - Grape meeting, summer tasting events, quality analysis, and Dirt to Glass conference!
March 2024 - Summit recap, GLINTCAP registration, wine grape support, EGLE grants, and more!
February 2024 - Hotel Deadline is Today for Summit Discount! Also... Winery survey, EGLE grants, National Restaurant Show, and more!
January 2024 - Hotel Deadline is Today for Summit Discount! Also... Winery survey, EGLE grants, National Restaurant Show, and more!
December 2023 - News for Michigan's Craft Beverage Industry
November 2023 - Announcing a new conference for Michigan's craft beverage industry!
October 2023 - Highlighting grains, small business support, and news from around the industry
September 2023 - Spotlight on Hard Cider and Grant Opportunities
August 2023 - Important wastewater grant and other time-sensitive information!
August 2023 - Crop directory, Meijer business summit, wastewater study, and more!
June 2023 - Qualified Distiller application deadline, competition results, and more!
May 2023 - Craft beverage crop directory, Governor's Cup wine event, Dirt to Glass registration, and more!
April 2023 - Welcome MDARD Director Dr. Timothy Boring, Research Grant Announcements, and Upcoming Events!
February 2023 - Time-sensitive deadlines and events, grant information, and more!
January 2023 - New markets and educational opportunities for the New Year!