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May 29, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Horticulture Fund Grant, awarding nearly $57,000 to support innovative research projects that advance Michigan's $1.4 billion nursery and ornamental horticulture industry.
"MDARD supports innovation in horticulture as part of our broader commitment to agricultural sustainability and prosperity in Michigan," said MDARD Director Tim Boring. "By investing in practical, science-based solutions, MDARD can help growers adapt to new challenges, use resources more efficiently, and expand their businesses."
Following a competitive review process conducted by the Horticulture Fund Advisory Committee, MDARD selected three projects to receive a total of $56,707 in funding. The projects will focus on:
Since Fiscal Year 2019, MDARD has awarded more than $333,000 in Horticulture Fund Grants. The grants were part of more than $184 million MDARD delivered over the past seven years to help local communities ensure food safety, protect the environment, promote agricultural prosperity and create jobs.
Each fall, all faculty and staff of Michigan colleges and universities are eligible to apply for the Horticulture Fund Grant, along with teams of university or college investigators and private individuals. A university or college representative must serve as the Principal Investigator on the proposal. Proposals are reviewed by the Horticulture Fund Advisory Committee, whose members are appointed by the Director of MDARD. Grant recipients are announced in the spring. Applications and grant guidelines are available online.
Grant projects must align with one of the following focus areas:
Michigan is among the nation's leading producers of begonias, geraniums, impatiens, petunias and other popular nursery plants. More than 1,000 nursery producers across the state generate approximately $700 million in annual sales.
For additional information about MDARD's Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, visit www.michigan.gov/mdard/plant-pest.
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