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.
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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The Office of Communications, within MDARD's Executive Office, provides strategic internal and external communications counsel and support for the department's divisions and program areas; responds to media requests for information; supports communication efforts during emergency responses; and promotes Michigan's food and agriculture businesses through social media channels, podcasts, and special events and activities; develops and supports internal communications and website content review.
As MDARD's Digital Media Manager, Ken directs, films, and edits videos produced for the department. He also hosts and edits a weekly podcast, Fresh from the Field. Ken works closely with department staff and food and agriculture businesses to help tell their stories. He enjoys interviewing people who represent MDARD program areas and the state's diverse food and agricultural industries.
There's a saying, "If it's not documented, it never happened." Ken looks at his role at MDARD as a sort of new-aged scribe, documenting and telling the stories centered around Michigan food and agriculture. He sees his job as vital because there are so many amazing people doing important work to keep the public safe, well fed, and healthy. Ken had no idea how much work takes place in the background until he started working with MDARD and thinks it's important to share these stories with the public.
Ken's favorite part of his job is having the opportunity to meet so many great people and learn about the various aspects of Michigan agriculture through the telling of all these amazing stories. He also enjoys being a part of the department's communications team and says the food the staff enjoys sharing, including recipes using Michigan products, isn't bad either.
