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COVID-19 Information and Updates
During the COVID-19 Emergency Response, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is operating at a limited capacity with critical infrastructure workers only for the protection of public health and continuity of commerce. Some services will not be available until normal business operations resume, and response times may be slowed during this time. Information on the COVID-19 Emergency Response is available at the following links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Information for the Food and Agriculture Industry
Current COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
Latest News
- MDARD grants will help animal shelters, new pet adopters
- MDARD accepting applications for annual 'Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year' award
- MDARD Director Gary McDowell Selects Joseph Rivet as New Deputy Director
- Keep pets and animals safe during cold weather
- MDARD Awards Rural Grants to Support Infrastructure, Sustainability of Land-Based Industries
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