Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Annual Reports
Fruit and Vegetable Controlled Atmosphere Storage Licensing Details, FAQ's, & Forms
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
All public meetings, that fall under the Open Meetings Act, scheduled by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development will be posted here. Questions about any of these meetings should be directed to contact person in the division listed on the notice.
Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
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.
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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The Agricultural Preservation Fund Board is charged with managing the distribution of grants to preserve farmland and help conserve Michigan's agricultural heritage. The Board consists of seven members including the director of the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (or his/her designee) and the director of the Department of Natural Resources (or his/her designee). The five board members appointed by the Governor include two individuals representing agricultural interests and three individuals representing the general public. Act 451 of 1994, Part 362; abolished in Executive Order 2009-45 and re-created in Executive Order 2009-54.
Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants, Applications, and Qualifications
Chairman - Dr. Tim Boring, Director
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Stephen Shine, designee for the Director
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Gwyn Atkinson-Lewis
Representing Agricultural Interests
Brian Bourdages
Representing the General Public
Dr. Mary Ann Heidemann
Representing the General Public
Remy Long
Representing the General Public
Gregory Thon
Representing Agricultural Interests
Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Policies and Procedures
| Date | Time | Meeting Location |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
Proposed Agenda (PDF) Constitution Hall, 4th Floor South Tower |
Meeting Minutes
Proposed Meeting Minutes September 26, 2023
June 13, 2023 Approved Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2023 Approved Meeting Minutes
February 14, 2023 Approved Meeting Minutes
December 5, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
August 2, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2022 Approved Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2021 Approved Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2021 Approved Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2020 Approved Meeting Minutes
Policies and Procedures: Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Policies & Procedures, Application Process & Scoring System
Part 362 of Public Act 451 of 1994
Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program Contact Information
Agricultural Preservation Fund Grants, Applications, and Qualifications