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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Farmland Agreement Application Eligibility and Instructions
View the Farmland Preservation Application informational webinar!
Farmland Agreement Application
A landowner who is interested in applying, files an application with the local governing body. Depending on where you live, the local governing body will be a city, village, township (if the township has adopted a zoning ordinance), or county for any township that does not have an adopted zoning ordinance.
The local governing body has 45 days within which to approve or reject the application.
Within this 45 days, the local governing body must seek the comments of:
The county or regional planning commission and soil conservation district are allowed 30 days from the day of notification to forward their comments to the clerk of the local governing body.
If approved, the application is forwarded to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Farmland and Open Space Preservation Office.
If the application is rejected, or if no action is taken by the local governing body, the applicant may appeal directly to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Instructions for Local Governing Body for Completing an Application for a Farmland Agreement
This set of instructions is for use by local governing body officials in executing their responsibilities in processing an application for Farmland Development Rights Agreement.
To be eligible for tax credits in a given year, the application to enter the program must be approved by the local unit of government on or before November 1st.