Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
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
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.
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
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
May 27, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Horse Racing Advisory Commission announced today that they will accept applications for the 2025 Equine Grant Program until June 30, 2025.
"The equine industry is an important part of Michigan's diverse agricultural economy," said MDARD Director Tim Boring. "Through the Equine Grant Program, MDARD helps advance equine-related programs and research and preserve the agricultural and economic benefits of Michigan s horse racing and breeding industry."
The Equine Grant Program, established by the Horse Racing Law of 1995 and supported by the Horse Racing Advisory Commission, provides a total of up to $125,000 in grant funding annually for:
To qualify for the Equine Grant Program, entities must have been in business for at least two years, be in good standing with the state and be able to provide financial statements for the previous fiscal year. Program information, application details and submission criteria are available on the MDARD website.
Prospective applicants must email grant proposals to MDARD no later than 5 p.m. ET on Monday, June 30, 2025. Applications for this grant program are subject to a competitive process with review by an evaluation committee. MDARD will issue funding to grant recipients on a cost reimbursement basis.
Additional details about the Equine Grant Program are available by contacting Tracy Ebels at MDARD-Equine@michigan.gov.
###
Author:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is gearing up to cut emissions and keep our skies smog-free through the annual summer gasoline program. From June 1 to September 15, MDARD will require suppliers and retailers in eight southeast Michigan counties to sell or dispense gasoline with a Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) no greater than 7.0 pounds per square inch (psi).