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
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is charged with certifying sites where industrial hemp is to be grown under the authority of the federal Agriculture Act of 2014 and the state Industrial Hemp Research Act of 2014.
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The Horse Racing Advisory Commission was created within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to establish procedures governing the operation and promotion of horse racing in this state and make recommendations to the legislature that would improve the regulatory structure of horse racing with a goal of maintaining its long-term viability in Michigan.
The Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members serve four-year terms subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Sylvia Renteria
Director of Finance and Budget
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
RenteriaS@Michigan.gov
517-599-3605
2021 Horse Racing Advisory Commission Annual Report (PDF)
Thomas J. Barrett, Novi
Represents statewide horse racing associations
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Michael Carlo, Northville
Represents owners or operators of horse racetracks in Michigan
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
William G. Frank, DVM, Warren
Represents veterinarians
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., Mason
Represents individuals who have knowledge about and expertise in horse racing in Michigan
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Sylvia Renteria, Lansing
Represents the designee of the Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Term ends: Oct. 31, 2024
Please Note: Minutes are posted after they have been approved by the Commission at their next scheduled meeting.
2023 Meeting Schedule (PDF) - Tentative
| Date | Time | Meeting Location |
| June 15, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. |
Meeting Notice (PDF) Meeting Material (PDF) Constitution Hall Option to join via remote technology: |
June 15, 2023
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 15, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 15, 2023 Meeting Notice
March 16, 2023
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 16, 2023 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 16, 2023 Meeting Notice
August 18, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 18, 2022 Meeting Notice
May 26, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Agenda
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - May 26, 2022 Meeting Notice
March 1, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - March 1, 2022 Meeting Agenda
January 11, 2022
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 11, 2022 Meeting Agenda
December 14, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - December 14, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - December 14, 2021 Meeting Agenda
November 9, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - November 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - November 9, 2021 Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - October 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - October 12, 2021 Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - August 24, 2021 Meeting Agenda
June 30, 2021
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 30, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - June 30, 2021 Meeting Agenda
March 6, 2017
Process of Simulcast Pari-Mutuel Wager - Carlo
TVG ADW Presentation
January 20, 2017
Horse Racing Advisory Commission - January 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Michigan Gaming Control Board Presentation