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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The CTAI Program provides benefits to Michigan landowners by technicians who provide conservation and engineering assistance to landowners, allowing them to receive federal cost share dollars for implementation of engineered conservation practices. The program splits the cost between the USDA-NRCS and the MDARD and employs 18 engineers and soil conservationists in conservation district offices state-wide. The environmental benefits gained through this program provide benefits to all of Michigan’s citizens. The Program resulted in over $11 million in federal cost share coming to Michigan as a result of their work and provided over 50 different types of conservation practices, with 960 conservation practices being installed in 2013. Prior to implementation of this program, a backlog of engineering technical assistance through the USDA-NRCS resulted in Michigan landowners being unable to receive the federal cost share dollars for installation of conservation practices. The positive result is less dollars going back to Washington for distribution to other states. This effort is funded via a 50/50 agreement between USDA NRCS and Fresh Water/Groundwater restricted funds.
The 11 CTAI soil conservationists assist NRCS and conservation districts in implementing farm bill programs and practices that enable farmers to reduce identified environmental risks on their farms and become MAEAP verified. In addition, a portion of the Soil Cons time is dedicated to direct MAEAP assistance such as providing Risk Assessments to farmers.
The 7 CTAI engineers work under the direction of the NRCS Area Engineer on Farm Bill practices that require engineering to be completed. Implementing these engineered practices can enable a farmer to become MAEAP verified. The positions are funded about 50/50 from USDA NRCS agreements and Fresh Water/Groundwater restricted funds.