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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
yeltonl@michigan.gov
517-420-3249
Lori is a Nutrition-Food Management Consultant who has been with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for 13 years. She now works with the Farm to Family Program to provide statewide leadership, consultation, training and technical assistance to MDARD and stakeholders. She works with numerous committees to coordinate with partners on projects in the areas of farm to school-early care education, food access, food safety and policy. She is trained in emergency management response for the department.
She has been a registered dietitian-nutritionist for over 35 years and has worked in the areas of pediatric nutrition, research, education, food safety, grant management and agriculture. Lori earned her Bachelor of Science at Michigan State University, and her Master of Nutritional Sciences degree at The University of Illinois-Chicago.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, golf, and spending time with family.
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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.