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Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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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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Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM, is the State Veterinarian and Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Animal Industry Division (AID). Dr. Wineland and the staff of AID work daily to achieve their mission of protecting, regulating, and promoting animal health throughout the state.
To accomplish this mission, the division mainly focuses on three key functions: monitoring and responding to reportable diseases, ensuring animal traceability, and licensing and inspecting certain animal-related businesses—such as registered animal shelters, aquaculture facilities, and livestock haulers. Together, these efforts help to ensure animal welfare as well as limit the spread of diseases that could negatively impact Michigan’s agricultural economy and public health.
The efforts of the division are further strengthened and amplified through collaboration with other state and federal agencies, industry stakeholders, and other animal health partners.
Dr. Wineland has been serving as the State Veterinarian and leading the division since 2018. Prior to assuming this role, she worked extensively in regulatory medicine implementing national disease eradication programs, developing national livestock health studies, and serving as the first head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Animal Welfare. These experiences have helped her to develop a broad network of partnerships and value collaboration when confronting challenges.
Dr. Wineland earned her DVM from Michigan State University and later received a Masters in Epidemiology from Colorado State University. Also, she is board certified in veterinary preventive medicine. She lives in Mason with her husband and has three grown daughters. Dr. Wineland and her husband also own a small sheep farm, and she enjoys gardening and running.
Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM
Director of the Animal Industry Division
WinelandN@Michigan.gov
517-284-5689
