Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
Boards, Councils, 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.
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.
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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MDARD’s Food and Dairy Division is responsible for licensing food vendors at county fairs in Michigan. MDARD food inspectors and food sanitarians from local health departments inspect food trucks and issue licenses for food trucks, fair kitchens and other food vendors at each fair to assure food safety requirements are being met.
The department’s Animal Industry Division protects, regulates, and promotes animal health by performing inspections and educational outreach at fairs and exhibitions to ensure all livestock appear healthy; have proper care during fairs; and have appropriate official identification, test charts, and interstate certificates of veterinary inspection, when required. MDARD veterinarians also assist in the investigation and control of reportable disease cases at these events.
MDARD also offers competitive grants to county fairs for upgrading buildings and other capital improvements to fairground facilities.
HPAI and Fairs and Exhibitions - Important information on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or ‘bird flu’) for fair poultry and dairy cattle exhibitors
Resources, movement requirements and animal disease information
2024 Fair Inspection Transition Project - List of Participating Fairs and Local Health Department Contacts
Notification of Intent to Serve Form (Fillable PDF) - Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit (Word Doc)