MDARD
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 announces Jamie Zmitko-Somers as new Agriculture Development Division Director
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Announces Grant Opportunities for County Fairs
- MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity
- Consumer Advisory: Several Sportmix Pet Food Products Recalled for Potentially Fatal Levels of Aflatoxin
- New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021
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