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Boards, Councils, 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.
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.
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 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards funds to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops, which include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
The 2025 Grant Cycle Request for Proposals will open on December 18, 2024 and will close on February 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST. All applications must be submitted on the new MiAgGrants site under a Citizen or Business Account. Find support and learn more about the MiAgGrants and MiLogin partnership.
Citizen Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services for their own personal transaction. Learn how to create a MiLogin Citizen Account (PDF).
Business Account: An individual using State of Michigan online services on behalf of a business, organization, or corporation.
2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Overview
Specialty Crop Block Grant Allowable/Unallowable Costs
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Eligible Commodities
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - English
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Spanish
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Arabic
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Brochure - Mandarin
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Eligible Commodities
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Proposal |
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Release Request for Proposals |
December 18, 2024 |
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Informational Webinar
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January 6, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
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Proposals Due |
February 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST |
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JEC |
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JEC Meeting |
March 2025 |
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MDARD Submits State Plan to USDA |
May 2025 This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. |
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USDA Reviews State Plan |
June/July 2025 This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. |
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Award |
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USDA State Plan Approval and Sign Agreement with USDA |
September 2025 This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. |
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Grant Agreement Signed with Sub Awardees |
October/November 2025 This date is estimated on historical timelines and is subject to change based on USDA announcing a request for proposals. |
MDARD Interactive Grants Dashboard: Specialty Crop Block Grants
2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding
2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H.R. 133 Funding
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - Traditional Farm Bill Funding
2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF) - H.R. 133 Funding
2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
2017 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients (PDF)
For more information about this funding opportunity, please contact the Grants Program.