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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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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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Every licensee must submit tonnage reports and tonnage-based inspection fees once a year. Licensees will file one annual report for July 1 - June 30 each July.
Licensees use the Inspection and Tonnage Fee Report Form to file Feed Tonnage reports covering July 1 - June 30 annually.
Inspection and Tonnage Fee Report Form - Electronic
Inspection and Tonnage Fee Report Form - Print
Helpful resources for filing inspection and tonnage fee reports:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) uses funds collected from inspection fees to help pay for its commercial feed inspection and sampling activities. MDARD’s Animal Feed Safety Section routinely inspects manufacturers and distributors of animal feeds for compliance with labeling, sanitation, and other requirements to protect consumers and enable fair competition. The Animal Feed Safety Inspection staff also collects commercial feed samples and tests them for nutrients and animal drugs guaranteed on labels.
The inspection fees assessed to commercial feed manufacturers and distributors in Michigan are based on the quantity of feed distributed, rather than the number of products distributed. Once a year, every licensee must pay the Department an inspection fee of $0.30/ton and $0.15/ton for wet by-products > 60% moisture. The fee is levied on each ton of commercial feed manufactured/distributed in this state. The inspection fee and statement of commercial feeds manufactured/distributed in Michigan must be reported on a form provided by MDARD.
Filling must be completed by July 31 annually, File annually, by the last day of July, with a statement proving the number of tons of commercial feed distributed in Michigan during the preceding July 1 to June 30 period. The inspection fee and tonnage must be reported using either the electronic or print reporting forms supplied above. Refunds of less than $5.00 will not be processed unless requested in writing. For any report not filed with the department by the due date, a penalty of $50.00 or 10% of the amount due, whichever is greater, shall be assessed. The assessment of a penalty fee does not prevent the department from taking other actions as provided in this act.
Note for 2024: Due to delayed mailing of Michigan Commercial Feed Inspection and Tonnage Fee Reports, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is allowing a grace period until August 31, 2024 to allow firms to submit necessary paperwork and fees without penalty of late fee charges. For questions concerning feed licensing or inspection and tonnage fees, please email MDARD-AnimalFeed@michigan.gov or contact Josh Grant at 517-614-1606. For further assistance, please visit our website at www.Michigan.gov/MDARD-feed.
License holders who have not received their reporting form by July 1 should immediately contact MDARD at 800-292-3939, or send an email to MDARD-AnimalFeed@Michigan.gov.