Learn about MDARD's four bureaus, including contact information, by clicking the above link, or view specific information below.
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.
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.
Fertilizer License and Registration Requirements, as well as Liming License Requirements
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Michigan's hemp law provides security and privacy of hemp growing locations by exempting specific information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This legal requirement prohibits the department from releasing any information received from hemp grower applicants on their applications. However, recognizing the business need to connect hemp growers and processors, the updated Industrial Hemp Growers Act, Public Act 220 of 2020, as amended, allows hemp grower registration applicants to provide consent to having their contact information released. Once consent is provided, only applicant names, telephone numbers, and email addresses can be shared by MDARD. In addition, that information can only be provided to other registered growers, licensed hemp processors, or marijuana processors licensed under the medical marijuana facilities licensing act, Public Act 281 of 2016 (through Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency, CRA).
Please contact the Cannabis Regulatory Agency for information regarding licensed hemp processor-handlers.
With the exception of law enforcement and the licensed entities described above, MDARD is prohibited by law from disclosing grower application information to the general public or any other non-authorized entity. If you are unable to obtain hemp grower contact information, MDARD encourages you to connect with others via Michigan hemp industry associations, educational seminars, and other training and networking opportunities. Start by checking out other groups listed on our website under Additional Resources.
If you are interested in receiving a list of registered hemp growers, please review the prior section, "FOIA and Hemp Laws" before submitting your request. MDARD is prohibited by law from releasing grower information unless MDARD received their consent, and the requestor is an authorized licensee.
If you are an authorized party and would like to file a FOIA request, you can find more information here on how to submit a FOIA request via email, mail, or online form.