Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
Find a schedule of MDARD's public meetings online, or locate regularly published reports below.
This area contains information for press and media agencies: press releases, pics, alerts & videos
The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development recommends and determines policy on food, agricultural, and rural development issues. MDARD oversees several additional boards 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.
Live, work and play in Michigan's robust and diverse food and agriculture industry.
Laws and Regulations pertaining to and governing the actions and policies of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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.
Find funding for your organization.
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
Regenerative agricultural practices improve soil health and water quality
MDARD works with local providers of natural resource management services that help citizens implement conservation on their land and protect the environment for a cleaner, healthier, and economically stronger Michigan.
Farmland Preservation
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
MAEAP helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks. We are here to help and recognize farmers who reduce erosion and runoff from private land into public waters.
The Cottage Food law, enacted in 2010, allows individuals to manufacture and store certain types of foods in an unlicensed home kitchen.
The food industry is responsible for producing safe food. Government sets standards, conducts inspections, and monitors food. Consumers also play a huge role in keeping their food safe and wholesome. Learn more.
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.
Good migrant labor housing is an essential element in securing an adequate supply of seasonal agricultural workers.
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.
For help with the sale, use, and disposal of pesticides, including labels and integrated pest management.
The plant health program protects agricultural and environmental resources through the early detection and management of invasive species and the inspection of plants and plant products for pests and diseases, while facilitating international and domestic commerce.
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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Farm to Family Market Development Specialist
montria@michigan.gov
(517) 898-8864
Adam is the Farm to Family Market Development Specialist at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In this role, he acts as a resource and counselor for small and medium-sized farms and food businesses to promote and facilitate market development at various points along the supply and value chain. He serves as a liaison between farmers and current or prospective buyers, other MDARD units, state agencies focused on economic value generation, and external partners. He has experience as an Outreach Specialist and Regional Coordinator in the Michigan State University Department of Horticulture and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. He co-owned and operated Ten Hens Farm in Bath, Michigan from 2007 to 2024.
Adam earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Michigan State University and his Master of Science in Horticulture from Penn State. He lives in Bath with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work he spends his time growing too large of a garden, teaching and writing poetry, playing and coaching soccer, cooking, assistant directing the Bath Community School’s Drama Club, and spending as much time outside as possible.
Farm to Family Program Manager
she/her
LibertiC@michigan.gov
517-290-9268
Cheyenne is the Farm to Family Program Manager at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In this role, she develops partnerships, supervises staff, and establishes the strategic vision for the program. Through her work, Cheyenne aims to build a food system that uplifts farmers and food businesses and is rooted in healthy food, grown sustainably. She came to this role after working on Farm to School, child nutrition data, and grant management at the Michigan Department of Education for four years.
Cheyenne earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Health from Yale University, with a focus on food systems and climate change. She lives on the Eastside of Lansing with her husband and two cats. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and sewing.
Farm to Family Program Coordinator
she/her
AlemanE1@michigan.gov
517-290-1658
Elena is the Farm to Family Program Coordinator at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In this role, she administers the program’s grants, plans community engagement events, and develops communication materials.
Prior to MDARD, Elena earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Spanish at Grand Valley State University. New to state government, she brings two years of experience in the non-profit sector, with a background in grant writing, program support, and administrative assistance.