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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.
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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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The Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division (PPPMD) is responsible for the implementation of programs and enforcement of laws concerning agricultural products, export commodities, pesticide sale and use, pest management and groundwater protection.
Director: Michael Philip
Agriculture Products Verification - PPPM staff monitors the quality of commercial grain elevators, feed mills, commercial animal feed for livestock and pets, fertilizer and lime, animal remedy products and storage facilities for agrichemicals.
Exotic Pest Control - MDARD oversees programs to monitor and control the spread of exotic pests including the Japanese beetle, pine shoot beetle, and Asian longhorned beetle.
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) - Federal and state resources support an on-going public/private partnership, designed to collect pesticide use and resulting residue data, and explore alternative pest management and residue reduction practices.
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection - PPPM provides third-party inspection services to verify fruit and vegetable grading under government standards and processor specifications. Staff also inspect and license controlled atmosphere storage rooms.
Insect and Rodent Control Program - The PPPM Division provides oversight and support to local units of government that conduct eastern equine encephalitis, lyme disease, rodent control, swimmers' itch and mosquito control programs.
Nursery/Plant Certification - Over 2,000 growers and 5,200 dealers are certified and licensed by MDARD to conduct business in the nursery trade. This ensures pest-free stock for consumers, and assures market access for growers. Inspection includes Michigan-grown and imported plant materials.
Pesticide Regulation - PPPM is responsible for overseeing the appropriate use of pesticides in Michigan including enforcement, certification, registration and worker protection standards.
For more information please contact 1-800-292-3939.
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Applicable Public Acts by Act Number
Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Applicable Public Acts by Program