https://www.michigan.gov/en/mdard/environment/forestry/qualified-forest-program
Private landowners own over 11 million acres of forestland in Michigan. The purpose of the Qualified Forest Program (QFP) is to encourage private forestland...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/02/27/mdard-recognizes-spay-neuter-awareness-month
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: MDARD Recognizes Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2025/05/21/sizzle-safely-mdard-presents-food-safety-tips-for-memorial-day-weekend
MDARD News: Sizzle Safely: MDARD Presents Food Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/dairy/manuplant
Licensing procedures for starting a Manufacturing Dairy Plant in accordance with the Manufacturing Milk Law of 2001
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/animals/diseases
Diseases affecting, or potentially affecting, animals in Michigan
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/animals/diseases/avian/avian-influenza?utm_campaign=avian+influenza+wild+birds+3counties&utm_medium=pr&utm_source=govdelivery
Information about Avian Influenza.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/lab/weights/advisories/advisory-on-out-of-state-manufacturers-suppliers-and-off-site-calibrated-devices
This advisory is intended to provide clarification on the following installation scenarios: 1) Counter scales installed and not calibrated on-site; 2)...
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https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/mdard-offers-tips-to-keep-pets-safe-this-holiday-season
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is encouraging Michiganders to follow six steps this holiday season to help keep their...
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https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/news/2025/01/13/mdard-completes-2024-spotted-lanternfly-tracking-efforts-across-michigan
MDARD's 2024 spotted lanternfly monitoring efforts resulted in new detections in Macomb and Lenawee counties, as well as new findings in previously affected...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/boards/agcommission/commission-members/dr-felicia-wu
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/food-dairy/industry-resources/federal-meat-and-poultry-inspection-in-michigan
Information for meat processors and regulators about federal meat and poultry inspection in Michigan.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/07/01/mdard-reminds-michiganders-to-help-keep-animals-safe-while-celebrating-independence-day
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: MDARD Reminds Michiganders to Help Keep Animals Safe While Celebrating Independence Day
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2025/10/06/october-is-michigan-agritourism-month
News: Celebrate with a visit to a Michigan cider mill, pumpkin patch, corn maze and more. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/10/17/mdard-announces-2024-specialty-crop-block-grant-recipients
MDARD:MDARD Announces 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Recipients
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/email?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=mdard-pr-Jan9
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/findafirm
Find a licensed firm in Michigan, from pesticide businesses to retail establishments, and more.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/business-development/grantfund/livestock-and-commodity-exposition-competitive-grants?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=mdard-pr-Jan9
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development offers this grant opportunity to associations or other organized events hosting fairs or...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/04/10/mdard-announces-a-public-hearing-regarding-a-proposed-bovine-tuberculosis-testing-area
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: MDARD Announces a Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Bovine Tuberculosis Testing Area
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https://www.einpresswire.com/article/235342507/mdard-s-pollyanne-mckillop-receives-friends-of-animal-control-award
close print view MDARD's Pollyanne McKillop Receives "Friends of Animal Control" Award Agency: Agriculture and Rural Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2025/05/21/mdard-awards-nearly-half-a-million-dollars-in-grant-funding
MDARD News: MDARD, MI Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development Award Nearly Half a Million Dollars in Grant Funding
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/email?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=mdard-pr-Feb3
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/media/pressreleases/2024/09/25/protect-your-animals-in-an-emergency-mdard-recognizes-national-preparedness-month
MDARD: Protect Your Animals in an Emergency: MDARD Recognizes National Preparedness Month
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https://www.michigan.gov/en/mdard/food-dairy/lhdresources/emergency/emergency-action-plans-for-retail-food-establishments
Practical guidance for retail grocery and food service establishments to plan and respond to emergencies that create the potential for an imminent health...
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/animals/feed-safety
Information on how to acquire a feed license to manufacture or distribute commercial feed in Michigan.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/food-and-agriculture-jobs-and-careers/educators
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