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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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Division Director of Human Food
Jennifer Bonsky serves as the Division Director of Human Food where she oversees staff and activities for the Produce Safety Unit, Enforcement and Federal Standards Unit, Local Health Services and Emergency Response Unit, and emerging issues. She also carries out and supports FDD administrative functions related to food, dairy, and produce safety inspections.
Jennifer has over 23 years with the department and started her career as a food inspector in Southeast Michigan where she inspected a variety of food facilities in the Metro Detroit area. In 2009, Jennifer was selected as a member of the Michigan’s newly formed Rapid Response Team where she served as the Food Safety Processing Specialist, participated in numerous emergency responses, and helped enhance the department’s emergency response capabilities. In 2016, she also assumed the role of project coordinator for the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards Program and helped Michigan become one of the first 10 states nationally to achieve and maintain full conformance with the standards.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in environmental health from Oakland University, with a specialization in environmental and resource management. Prior to working for MDARD, she had various clerk and managerial positions in food service and food manufacturing while working for McDonald’s and for the Spartan retail grocery chain.
Jennifer has stayed close to her roots and lives in the Metro Detroit area with her husband and son. In her free time, she is a proud marching band booster, and enjoys reading, baking, and spending quality time with her family.
Jennifer Bonsky
Division Director of Human Food
BonskyJ@Michigan.gov
517-614-0149
