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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Michigan’s food and agribusiness industry employs more than 805,000 people, accounts for over 17% of Michigan’s total manufacturing employment, making it the second-largest industry in the state.
Michigan offers a diverse ecosystem of partners and suppliers for the food processing and agribusiness sector, including packagers, transporters and warehouses, and cold storage.
Top product categories include:
Michigan is a leader in agricultural production.
Michigan is an agricultural powerhouse with more than 48,000 farms and 10 million cultivated acres. Innovative Michigan farmers focus on sustainability, transparency, and regenerative growing practices.
Michigan is one of the most diverse states in the nation for agriculture while being home to 20% of the world's surface freshwater.
Agricultural products include:
| Alfalfa | Cherries | Grapes | Potatoes |
| Apples | Corn | Hardwoods | Soybeans |
| Asparagus | Cucumbers | Hogs | Sugar Beets |
| Black Beans | Eggs | Milk | Turkeys |
| Blueberries | Floriculture | Nursery & Landscape | Wheat |
Michigan's food and beverage processing industry employs more than 805,000 people, accounts for 17% of Michigan's manufacturing employment, and is one of the three largest industries in the state!
Michigan is uniquely positioned to serve both East Coast and International markets.
Michigan has energy-ready sites and certified business parks available for your business to build, grow, and thrive!
Michigan is home to more than 90 colleges, universities and research centers working on cutting edge innovations that are advancing the food processing and agribusiness sectors. Michigan is ranked in the top 10 nationally for skilled workers with over 250,000 and has the highest concentration of engineers in the country. Michigan State University is ranked best in the country for land grant universities with a Food Processing Innovation Center that assists with research and development for pilot projects.
Michigan colleges and universities have top programs in:
If you have more questions about locating your business in Michigan, please connect with Jodi Gruner, Economic & Community Development Specialist, at GrunerJ@Michigan.gov or 517-243-8046.