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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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Certified or registered pesticide applicators can now sign up to receive important updates on the latest industry news and regulations from MDARD.
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Certification information for pesticide applicators and technicians.
Complete your certification/registration process
If you have taken a certification exam through Metro Institute or re-certification seminars to renew your pesticide applicator certification, please be aware you must complete the certification/registration process by submitting a paper "Pesticide Applicator Certification/Registration Application" and application fee to MDARD.
Without submitting a completed Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) application and fee, you are NOT considered certified and will not receive a credential from MDARD.
Applicators who are renewing their certification/registration must submit a completed paper renewal notice with the appropriate fee via check or money order ($50 for Private Certification / $75 for Commercial Certification / $45 for Registered Applicator). If you have misplaced your renewal notice, please contact MDARD at 800-292-3939 or Lisa Graves at GravesL@Michigan.gov for a duplicate copy.
Applicators who are newly becoming certified/registered must submit a completed initial Pesticide Applicator Certification/Registration Application with the appropriate fee via check or money order ($50 for Private Certification / $75 for Commercial Certification / $45 for Registered Applicator).
Emergency Rule Amending Rule 7, R 285.636.7
A new emergency rule filed on December 30, 2020 by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Applicators whose license expired on December 31, 2019 or December 31, 2020 will have those licenses extended to June 30, 2021. In addition to extending the expiration date, the rule gives applicators six additional months to renew their credential via continuing education courses.
Private and Commercial Applicator Certification Application - Certified Applicators Only
Registered applicators must use the Private & Commercial Applicator Registration Application. See the Registered Pesticide Applicator Process section below for additional information.
Examination Process and Instructions
MDARD also offers multiple options for taking Certified Pesticide Applicator and Registered Technician exams. Please see the following links regarding these options:
Paper-based, in-person exams are administered at limited locations in Michigan through MDARD. Access the online pesticide exam scheduling website for more information on availability and to schedule an exam.
MDARD offers two ways to take
computer-based exams through Metro Institute, a private pesticide exam administration company authorized to conduct testing on MDARD's behalf. Exams can now be obtained at both established testing centers and online from your home or office. Register for computer-based exams through Metro Institute or call 877-533-2900 to speak with a representative.Applicator Exam Video Training
Pesticide Application Certification Details & FAQ
Commercial Pesticide Application Certification Categories
List of Study Manuals by Applicator Type
Private & Commercial Applicator Registration Application – Registered Applicators Only
Effective January 2023, the registered applicator verifiable training form is included with the private & commercial registration application.
Commercial Registered Applicator Programs
Registered Applicator Trainer Manual
Two Week Training Notification for Nonregistered Pesticide Applicators
Registered Pesticide Applicator Checklist
A checklist of items and procedures required to successfully complete a registered applicator credential.
Credit Requirements and Seminar Attendance Record
List of Seminars Approved for Pesticide Recertification Credits
Select a Month to get Seminar Meeting Dates and Locations
Applicator Credit Report (click here to see how many credits you have)
Hosting pesticide applicator seminars
Form to Request Seminar Pesticide Credits
Topics Not Eligible for Pesticide Recertification Credits
Sample Training Agenda(s) for Pesticide Recertification Credits
Reciprocity Between States
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has reciprocal agreements with Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests for Pesticide Certification Exams