Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Annual Reports
Fruit and Vegetable Controlled Atmosphere Storage Licensing Details, FAQ's, & Forms
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.
Emergency Preparedness
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
List of services offered on Michigan.gov by MDARD
All public meetings, that fall under the Open Meetings Act, scheduled by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development will be posted here. Questions about any of these meetings should be directed to contact person in the division listed on the notice.
Animal ID and movement requirements in the State of Michigan
Animal health resources for veterinary professionals.
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
Requirements to exhibit livestock in Michigan and more.
Privately-Owned Cervids
Feed & Antibiotics
Rules governing the disposal of Bodies of Dead Animals (BODA).
Information about how MDARD's Agriculture Development Division can help you grow your business in Michigan.
International Marketing
Conservation Programs
Michigan's Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was created to help protect our environment and wildlife. Michigan is partnering with the federal government to implement conservation practices of great significance to the state, and valuable to the nation, in matters of soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Farmland Preservation
Programs under the Private Forestlands Initiative, including the Forestry Assistance Program, Qualified Forester Registration, and Qualified Forest Program.
Intercounty Drains
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.
Dairy
Food Recalls
Resources for Regulators
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.
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is charged with certifying sites where industrial hemp is to be grown under the authority of the federal Agriculture Act of 2014 and the state Industrial Hemp Research Act of 2014.
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Welcome to the new Licensing Portal System (LPS) help page. LPS is the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) new online licensing system which gives users the opportunity to apply for, maintain, and track statuses of licenses and permits. At this point in time, applicants can apply for the following licenses through LPS:
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Dairy:
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Food Establishment:
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Grain Dealer:
Nursery:
Retail Motor Fuel Quality:
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The purpose of this page is to help customers navigate the Licensing Portal System (LPS) and to provide guidance on how to successfully process license/permit applications through the external facing LPS. On this page, you will be able to find an overview of the new system, procedures to assist with the application process, acceptable payment options, and helpful links to assist you with the license/permit application process.
The new online system will feature a dashboard for easy viewing of all open applications, notifications from MDARD, and payment information connected to the user's organization.
Some of the benefits of the new licensing system include easier access to licensing information and application status; a simplified, faster application process, and immediate notification when the upcoming renewal season becomes available. The new system will also improve license processing efficiency for MDARD's Central Licensing Unit, allowing for uniformity in license processing and more accurate data collection.
MDARD leverages MiLogin accounts to allow user access to the online Licensing Portal System. MILogin is the state of Michigan Identity Management solution that allows users the ability to access many state services and systems online, across multiple departments, using a single user ID and password.
For more information on the MILogin services, visit Michigan.gov/MiLogin
Instructions for creating a MiLogin account: How to Create a MiLogin Account
Instructions for registering for a MiLogin account: Register for An Account Through MiLogin
If you currently access Water Usage Reporting (WUR), or any other of the State of Michigan's online services and applications, they are all leveraging MiLogin accounts. Please use your user ID and password from those systems to log into the MiLogin portal, instead of creating a new account.
At this point in time, LPS only accepts payments in form of a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).
Please note that the State of Michigan utilizes the State's Centralized Electronic Payment and Authorization System (CEPAS) System to process online credit card transactions. The charge will show up on your account as "Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Credit Card". The payment for a new license application will be a part of your application process.
MiLogin Information: Michigan.gov/MiLogin
How to Create a MiLogin Account
MDARD Licensing Portal System (LPS) Login Screen
How to Apply for a New License in LPS
Please contact the MDARD Customer Service Center at 800-292-3939 (M-F, 8-5) or send an e-mail with your contact information to MDARD-CLU@Michigan.gov.
