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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Welcome to the Licensing Portal System (LPS) help page. LPS is the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) online licensing system which gives users the opportunity to apply for, maintain, and track the status of licenses and permits.
On this page, you will find an overview of the LPS system, procedures to assist with the application process, payment options, and links to assist you with the license/permit application process. LPS features a dashboard for easy viewing of all open applications, notifications from MDARD, and payment information connected to the user's organization.
MiLogin is the State of Michigan’s application for online access to many state services and systems across multiple departments, including MDARD's Licensing Portal System. MiLogin allows users to access many state services and systems online, across multiple departments, using a single user ID and password. If you have not yet created a MiLogin account, you will need to do so to access LPS. For increased security, MiLogin requires a multifactor authentication before you can access LPS or other state systems.
Tutorials:
| How to Create a MiLogin Citizen Account (PDF) | How to Apply for a New License in LPS (PDF) | How to Renew a License in LPS (PDF) |
NOTE: If you currently access Water Usage Reporting (WUR), or any other State of Michigan online services and applications, you should already have a MiLogin account. Please use your user ID and password from those systems to log into the MiLogin portal, instead of creating a new account.
To apply for or maintain a license, or to access state services, please visit:
LPS accepts credit card payments only (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).
The State of Michigan utilizes a Centralized Electronic Payment and Authorization System (CEPAS) to process online credit card transactions. The charge will show up on your account statement as "Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Credit Card". The payment for a new license application will be a part of your application process.
MiLogin Portal: Michigan.gov/MiLogin
Tutorial: How to Create a MiLogin Citizen Account (PDF)
Tutorial: How to Apply for a New License in LPS (PDF)
Tutorial: How to Renew a License in LPS (PDF)
Please contact the MDARD Customer Service Center at 1-800-292-3939 (M-F, 8-5) or send an e-mail with your contact information to MDARD-CLU@Michigan.gov.