Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
Find a schedule of MDARD's public meetings online, or locate regularly published reports below.
Official press releases, articles, media contact information, email subscription options, social media accounts: everything you need to stay informed, all in one spot.
The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development recommends and determines policy on food, agricultural, and rural development issues. MDARD oversees several additional boards and commissions.
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.
Live, work and play in Michigan's robust and diverse food and agriculture industry.
Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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.
Find funding for your organization.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Regenerative agricultural practices improve soil health and water quality
MDARD works with local providers of natural resource management services that help citizens implement conservation on their land and protect the environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan.
Farmland Preservation
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
MAEAP helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. We are here to help and recognize farmers who reduce erosion and runoff from private land into public waters.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
The food industry is responsible for producing safe food. Government sets standards, conducts inspections, and monitors food. Consumers also play a huge role in keeping their food safe and wholesome. Learn more.
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.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
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.
For help with the sale, use, and disposal of pesticides, including labels and integrated pest management.
The plant health program protects agricultural and environmental resources through the early detection and management of invasive species and the inspection of plants and plant products for pests and diseases, while facilitating international and domestic commerce.
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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An interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI), commonly called a health certificate, is an official document certifying the animals listed on the certificate have been inspected and meet all federal and state movement regulations. A CVI can be completed electronically or on a paper form and is valid for 30 days from the examination date of the animal.
There are electronic and paper CVI options available for use. The type of form selected may depend on the destination state’s requirements. Some states only accept electronic CVI forms, so it is important to check with the destination state before issuing a CVI on a paper form.
A CVI can only be issued by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-accredited veterinarian. Also, a veterinarian must have the proper category of accreditation (e.g., Category I or Category II) for the species on the CVI and be authorized by each state where they will perform accredited duties (i.e., USDA-accreditation is not automatically granted for all U.S. states, tribal nations, and territories). For more information on veterinary accreditation, please review the State-Specific Orientation for Michigan.
In completing a CVI, the USDA-accredited veterinarian will examine animals to verify they appear free from signs of infectious or communicable disease and meet the destination state’s entry requirements regarding official identification, vaccinations, treatments, and disease testing. If animals meet these criteria and appropriate documentation is provided to verify the requirements, then a CVI can be issued. A CVI is valid for 30 days from the date the animal was examined.
Be sure to contact the state of destination for their entry requirements in advance (see Helpful Links for Animal Movement Requirements below). Michigan law also requires the following species to have official identification to leave their Michigan location, and official identification numbers should be documented on the CVI:
Electronic certificates of veterinary inspection (eCVIs) can save time and money while offering better service to clients. The following eCVIs meet the national standards approved by the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA), and they are available to Michigan’s accredited veterinarians:
No-Cost eCVIs:
Fee-Based CVIs:
NOTE: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) no longer offers the MI-eCVI, a free fillable PDF, to accredited veterinarians. The technology used for the MI-eCVI platform is no longer supported by Adobe; and therefore, it cannot be updated to align with the USAHA national standards for electronic CVI data. Consequently, some states no longer accept the MI-eCVI for movement of animals into their state, so it is important to check with the destination state before issuing a CVI on this platform. If you have previously been using this option, please transition to one of the electronic options listed above.
Some states no longer accept paper CVIs for movement of animals into their state. Be sure to check with the destination state before issuing a CVI on a paper form.
MDARD has a paper CVI form for the interstate movement of all species, called the All-Species CVI. These forms come in triplicate, can be ordered in packages of 50, and are available to accredited veterinarians at no cost.
Veterinary staff ordering forms must have the veterinarian’s National Accreditation Number (NAN) to complete the order. The All-Species CVI can be ordered through MDARD’s automated call system at 517-284-5800 or by emailing a completed supply order form to MDARD-AIDForms@Michigan.gov.
To help accredited veterinarians use the All-Species CVI, written instructions can be found on the back of each form and additional guidance is available on the handout “Ten Tips for Completing an All-Species Interstate CVI.”
When the All-Species CVI has been completed and issued for animal movement, a copy must be submitted to MDARD within seven business days in one of the following methods:
Email: CVI@Michigan.gov
Fax: 517-241-1560
Mail: MDARD AID
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, MI 48909
While the name is similar, pet health certificates are not the same as certificates of veterinary inspection (CVIs).
A pet health certificate must be received by customers whenever they purchase a dog, cat, or ferret from a pet shop or large-scale dog breeding kennel in Michigan. These certificates are valid for 30 days from the date the animal was examined and may only be issued by a Michigan-licensed veterinarian.
Unlike CVIs, pet health certificates are not accountable property, and veterinarians can download the pet health certificate form and instructions for use.
Please also note that if a customer is taking his/her purchased animal to a location outside of Michigan (e.g., the customer’s home is in Ohio), a CVI may be needed. Always check with the destination state for their entry requirements.