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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will inspect and license food vendors at many fairs. However, some local health departments manage inspections.
Local health departments will inspect and license food vendors at fairs in the following 38 counties in place of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development:
Allegan, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gogebic, Gratiot, Houghton, Huron, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Livingston, Manistee, Mason, Marquette, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ontonagon, Ottawa, Saginaw, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne, Wexford
Applicants for temporary food licenses at any fair in these counties during the 2025 fair season MUST apply for a license directly with the local health department with jurisdiction in that county. Contact information is provided below.
For a fair in these counties, do not contact or pay MDARD.
Transitory Food Units (TFUs) operating at these fairs are required to submit a notice of intent to operate (Word/PDF) to each local health department, as usual, and may request a paid TFU inspection from the local health department.
If your fair takes place in a county not on the list above, MDARD manages your inspections. Apply for a license online.
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Local Health Department |
Contact |
Email Address |
Phone Number |
Fair Name |
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Allegan County Health Department |
Eric Menke |
269-686-4517 |
Allegan County Fair |
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Barry-Eaton District Health Department |
Amber Ghiardi |
Main: BEDHD-EH@BEDHD.ORG |
517-541-2615 269-798-4149 |
Eaton County Fair Barry County Fair |
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Bay County Health Department |
Joel Kwiatkowski |
989-895-4107 |
Bay County Fair and Youth Expo |
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Berrien County Health Department |
Brian Murphy |
269-927-5623 |
Berrien County Youth Fair |
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Branch/Hillsdale/St. Joseph Community Health Agency |
Joe Frazier |
517-279-9561 |
Branch County Fair (ONLY) Other fairs in these counties are inspected by MDARD. |
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Calhoun County Public Health Department |
Kevin Green |
Main: eh@calhouncountymi.gov |
269-969-6341 |
Calhoun County Fair |
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District Health Department #10 |
Lori Simon |
231-305-8660 |
Kalkaska County Fair Manistee County Fair Mecosta County Free Fair Missaukee Agricultural Youth Show Newaygo County Agricultural Fair Northern District Fair Oceana County Fair Western Michigan Fair |
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Huron County Health Department |
Tip MacGuire |
Main: ehfood@hchd.us |
989-269-9721 |
Huron Community Fair |
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Ingham County Health Department |
Rod McNeill |
517-887-4312 |
Ingham County Fair |
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Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services |
Chris Kujawa |
Main: ehfood@kalcounty.com |
269-373-5210 |
Kalamazoo County Fair |
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Kent County Health Department |
Sara Simmonds |
616-632-6900 |
Kent County Youth Fair |
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Livingston County Health Department |
Amy Aumock |
517-552-6869 |
Fowlerville Family Fair |
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Marquette County Health Department |
Patrick Jacuzzo |
906-475-4195 |
Marquette County Fair |
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Midland County Health Department |
Greg Price |
989-832-6679 |
Midland County Fair |
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Mid-Michigan District Health Department |
Charity Wood |
Main: ehgm@mmdhd.org |
989-831-3607 |
Clinton County 4H and Youth Fair Gratiot Agricultural Society Gratiot County Fair for Youth Montcalm County 4H Fair |
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Monroe County Health Department |
Chris Westover |
734-240-7900 |
Monroe County Fair |
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Ottawa County Department of Public Health |
Adam Zantello |
Main: |
616-393-5645 |
Berlin Fair Hudsonville Community Fair Ottawa County Fair |
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Public Health Muskegon County |
Joshua Ohst |
231-724-1253 |
Muskegon County Fair |
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Saginaw County Health Department |
Chris Klawuhn |
Main: EH@saginawcounty.com |
989-758-3800 |
Saginaw County Fair |
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St. Clair County Health Department |
Steve Demick |
Main: |
810-987-5306 |
St. Clair County 4H and Youth Fair |
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Tuscola County Health Department |
Kent Singer |
989-673-1708 |
Tuscola County Fair |
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Washtenaw County Health Department |
Dainna Raye |
734-222-3800 |
Chelsea Community Fair Manchester Community Fair Saline Community Fair Washtenaw County 4H Youth Show |
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Wayne County Department of Public Health |
Theresa Brestovansky |
734-727-7400 |
Wayne County Fair |
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Western UP District Health Department |
Shane Lewis |
Main: EHsecretary@wuph.org |
906-482-7382 |
Gogebic County Fair Houghton County Fair Ontonagon County Fair Baraga County Fair |
Directory of Michigan Local Health Departments: Michigan Association for Local Public Health