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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COVID-19 industry questions should be submitted to MDARD at MDARD-COVID19@Michigan.gov.
Michigan COVID-19 Emergency Response Information and Resources
Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19 (MEDC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19 (World Health Organization)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Response
FEMA National Business Emergency Operations Center
Stakeholders experiencing issues regarding supply chains, delivery of goods, or business continuity, please contact the FEMA National Business Emergency Operations Center at NBEOC@fema.dhs.gov. This is a 24/7 operation and they can assist in directing your inquiry to the proper contact.
Pesticide Products and Use
COVID-19 Guidance for Food Establishments (PDF)
Best Practices for Food Establishments to Manage Coronavirus (PDF)
COVID-19 Resources for the Food Industry (The Acheson Group)
Coronavirus Resources (Food Marketing Institute)
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and Food Safety: A Time for Facts, Not Panic (Food Safety Magazine)
FDA Food Products and COVID-19 FAQs
FDA Food Safety and COVID-19 FAQs
Water Transmission and COVID-19 (CDC)
Survival of Respiratory Viruses on Fresh Produce (Food and Environmental Virology Journal)
Webinars
Migrant Labor Housing and COVID-19 Emergency Rules
Migrant Labor Housing Guidance - English (PDF) - Updated May 2020
Migrant Labor Housing Guidance - Spanish (PDF) - Updated May 2020
General Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool
Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resources (United Fresh Produce Association)
Tips for Restaurants (National Restaurant Association)
Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund - English
Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Spanish
COVID-19 Resources for Farmers Markets (Michigan Farmers Market Association)
U-Pick COVID-19 Guidance (PDF) - Updated November 2020
National Pest Management Association: COVID-19 Updates and Resources
COVID-19 Guidance for Animal Shelters (PDF) - Updated May 2020
Animals and Coronavirus Disease (CDC)
COVID-19 and Animals (MSU College of Veterinary Medicine)
Coronavirus vs. African Swine Fever (ASF) FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 for Pig Farmers
American Veterinary Medical Association COVID-19 Resource Center
Animal Feed
National Grain and Feed Association: COVID-19 Industry Resources
Watch this video: Symptoms of COVID-19
Watch this video: Handwashing tips
Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health