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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Are you an inspector for a local health department? Below you will find guidance on licensing of Transitory Food Units (TFUs), Mobile Food Establishments and Temporary Food Establishments which can include, but are not limited to food trucks, food carts and catering trailers.
If you are in the food industry and are thinking of opening a restaurant, brewery, bar, sandwich shop, retail store, food warehouse, cottage food, baked goods, distiller or other food business, please view our food industry licensing options online.
A temporary food establishment is a food establishment that operates at a fixed location for a temporary period not to exceed 14 consecutive days. Below you will find the temporary food establishment license application and resources that are unique to temporary food establishments.
Download the Temporary Food Service License Application
Previously called Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU)
A Transitory Food Unit is a temporary food establishment licensed to operate throughout the state without the 14-day limits or a mobile food establishment that is not required to return to a commissary. A notification of intent to operate the unit is required at least 4 business days prior to operating. This notification of intent is required to be sent to the jurisdiction where the unit will be operating
Download the Food Service License Application for Fixed, Mobile, TFU
A mobile food establishment is a food establishment operating from a vehicle, trailer, or watercraft that returns to a mobile food establishment commissary for servicing and maintenance at least once every 24 hours. The mobile food establishment commissary is an operation that is capable of servicing a mobile food establishment. The commissary license number must be recorded in the appropriate location on the application for it to be processed. A Mobile Commissary Agreement form may be required by the licensing agency.
Download the Food Service License Application for Fixed, Mobile, TFU