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2008:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
	December
		• 30 -	Michigan's Agri-Business Sector on the Grow in 2008: Ag-based businesses poised for job creation, business expansion
		• 30 -	Michigan Plum Growers Vote to Support Marketing Program
		• 22 -	Workshops to Help Michigan Facilities with Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting
		• 22 -	Second Beneficial Use Impairment Removed in the Saginaw Bay/River Area of Concern
		• 17 -	Gerber-Nestlé Nutrition to Invest $75 Million over 10 Years
		• 15 -	DEQ Hosting Information Session Regarding Holland Board of Public Works Proposed Air Permit
		• 12 -	State Seeks Grant Proposals to Expand Agricultural Products: Submission deadline is January 12, 2009
		• 11 -	Winter Weather and Holiday Season Present Health Hazards for Livestock, Pets
		• 10 -	Michigan's Clean Corporate Citizen Program Welcomes Haviland Enterprises, Inc.
		• 03 -	Joint Efforts Lead to Completion of Scrap Tire Cleanups in Osceola County
		• 02 -	Plea Agreement Reached for Storage Tank Violations in Wayne County
		• 01 -	State Drops Bovine TB Potential High-Risk Area Designations: Whole-herd cattle testing in Iosco and Shiawassee counties found no bovine Tuberculosis
	November
		• 25 -	Wild Game Processing Safety Reminders
		• 25 -	Dept. of Agriculture Kicks Off Fresh Christmas Tree Season : Select Michigan Christmas trees for a fresh, festive, fragrant holiday
		• 20 -	Judge Directs Worth Township to Stop Sewage Discharge into Michigan's Waters
		• 20 -	Make It a "Select Michigan" Thanksgiving and Buy Local: State also offers food safety tips for the holiday
		• 10 -	Michigan Revises Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine to Include Entire Lower Peninsula
		• 06 -	Grandville Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins National Award
		• 06 -	Settlement Reached with the City of Harbor Beach
		• 05 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
	October
		• 30 -	Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Schoolcraft County
		• 30 -	Michigan Farm to School Website Now on the Menu: Helping schools link to local food
		• 30 -	November 6 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
		• 30 -	DEQ and National-Standard Agree to Terms for Creek Clean-up in Niles
		• 29 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Honors Its Outstanding Employees For 2008
		• 27 -	State Offers Trick-or-Treat Food Safety Tips
		• 20 -	Radon Action Week is October 19-25, 2008 DEQ Encourages Home Testing
		• 17 -	Applications Sought for Grants to Remove Illicit Storm Sewer Connections
		• 17 -	Director Chester to Participate in Town Hall Meeting In Southwest Detroit
		• 15 -	Statewide Town Hall Meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease Scheduled in October
		• 15 -	State officials to outline Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Information for Public Officials in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties
		• 14 -	E. coli Outbreak Update, October 14, 2008
		• 08 -	Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Delta County
		• 07 -	Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plants Recognized for Water Quality Achievements
		• 03 -	Governor Proclaims October as Michigan Farm Market and Agricultural Tourism Month: Ag Director Tours Agri-Tourism Businesses in Livingston and Jackson Counties
		• 03 -	Revolving Fund Loan Commitments Announced
		• 02 -	Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool Introduction
		• 01 -	Michigan Cattle Producers Leading the Nation in Food Traceability Efforts: Beef products easily traced to farm of origin with state's electronic ID program
		• 01 -	Michigan Dry Bean Stock Report
		• 01 -	Sharps Disposal Regulations in Michigan
	September
		• 30 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 29 -	Scrap Tire Market Development Grant Program Funding Applications Available
		• 29 -	Information Session Regarding Wolverine Coal-Fired Power Plant Proposed Air Permit
		• 26 -	Governor Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Michigan Farmers: Drought, high winds, and flooding damaged crops in more than 70 counties
		• 26 -	DEQ and Village of Howard City Reach Settlement Agreement over Water Quality Violation
		• 26 -	Granholm, King of Sweden Host Clean Energy Summit
		• 25 -	DEQ Assists Lansing Redevelopment Efforts
		• 23 -	DEQ Encourages Alternatives to Leaf Burning
		• 22 -	Settlement Reached with Village of Dexter
		• 17 -	Low Risk Cervid facilities to be released from quarantine: Facilities must be compliant with CWD and Bovine TB requirements
		• 16 -	Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant Program Funding Applications Available
		• 12 -	FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
		• 11 -	State Tests Preparedness for Animal Disease Response: Exercise builds readiness to quickly respond to Ag disasters
		• 11 -	State Tests Preparedness for Animal Disease Response: Exercise builds readiness to quickly respond to Ag disasters
		• 11 -	Michigan Revises EAB Quarantine to include Houghton and Keweenaw Counties in the U.P.
		• 11 -	Green Michigan Healthcare Conference
		• 09 -	Chronic Wasting Disease Investigation Results Released: State Officials Clarify Deer Facility Quarantines
		• 08 -	Permit Issued to Livingston County Housing Community
		• 05 -	Michigan Ag Department Appoints Holt Resident James Johnson as Director of Environmental Stewardship Division
		• 04 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 03 -	State Fair Livestock Auction Raises over $135,000 for Michigan's Youth and Scholarship Fund
	August
		• 29 -	Wayne County Dry Cleaner "Goes Green" with Environmental Loan from DEQ
		• 28 -	State Launches New Email Service Alerting Consumers of Food Recalls: Governor Granholm also proclaims September as Food Safety Education Month
		• 28 -	Parents and Guardians: You Have a Right to Know! Schools and licensed daycare centers must notify parents prior to applying pesticides
		• 28 -	Applications for 2009 State Pesticide Notification and Organic Farm Registries Being Accepted
		• 28 -	Applications Sought for $5.2 Million in Water Quality Improvements Grants
		• 28 -	Permits Approved for Nestle Waters Supply Well
		• 27 -	Lawsuit Filed to Protect Water Quality in Willow Creek
		• 25 -	Michigan's First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected at Kent County Deer Breeding Facility
		• 21 -	State Officials Encourage Top Bids for Annual Youth Livestock Auction at Michigan State Fair
		• 14 -	DEQ Announces New Division Chiefs
		• 13 -	MI Department of Agriculture Alerts Veterinarians about Canine Brucellosis
		• 11 -	Four Appointed to Water Resources Advisory Council
		• 08 -	Honee Bear Canning Selected as "2007 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year"
		• 07 -	Michigan Wine Competition Results Announced: Overall Quality of the Wines is Noteworthy
		• 07 -	Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Houghton County
		• 06 -	Media Advisory: Wal-Mart, Naturipe Farms, and the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture To Create "World's Largest Blueberry Display"
		• 06 -	DEQ Receives National Recognition for Effective Permitting Program
		• 01 -	Permits Issued for Vreba-Hoff Dairies
	July
		• 31 -	Neighborhood Environmental Partners Program Gold Award Winners Announced
		• 31 -	MEDIA ADVISORY: Wine Experts to Gather in East Lansing for Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition
		• 31 -	New Report Outlines Progress Made Preventing Sewer Overflows
		• 30 -	FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico
		• 30 -	Cilantro Recalled from Foodservice Marketplace For Possible Contamination from Salmonella
		• 30 -	First Beneficial Use Impairment Removed in the Saginaw Bay/River Area of Concern
		• 29 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 28 -	Settlement Reached with Graceland Fruit and Bonney Bros. Pumping Company
		• 28 -	August 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
		• 25 -	U.S. Grown Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers Not Connected to Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
		• 23 -	MDA Issues Warning Regarding Raw Jalapeno Peppers: Ongoing federal investigation links jalapenos to Salmonella outbreak
		• 22 -	Michigan Ag Commission Honors Agri-business Entrepreneurs: Agri-business entrepreneurs are a growing segment of state's economy
		• 21 -	Combined Effort Leads to Completion of Scrap Tire Cleanup in Mecosta County
		• 18 -	Consumer Warning Lifted For Certain Fresh Tomatoes: Advisory still in effect for raw jalapeño, serrano peppers
		• 16 -	Implementing Ag Tourism Recommendations Aids Local Economies
		• 15 -	DEQ Laboratory Receives Award
		• 11 -	State Confirms Nineteen Cases Related to Nationwide Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
		• 10 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 10 -	10 Grants Awarded Across Michigan to Revitalize Local Waterfronts
		• 09 -	Michigan Shines in the Limelight of Rising Interest in Riesling
		• 09 -	Select Michigan and Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers launch "Buy Local, Eat Fresh": Program targets Nine Detroit and one Pontiac neighborhoods to advance benefits of selecting Michigan fresh, local fruits and vegetables
		• 09 -	Governor Granholm Signs Legislation Creating Historic New Protections for Great Lakes
		• 08 -	Granholm Says GM's Installation of Uni-Solar Panels Shows Michigan's Leadership in Solar Energy
		• 03 -	Nebraska Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
		• 03 -	Three Arrested in Lapeer County for Racketeering and Money Laundering
		• 02 -	Madison Heights Medical Office Goes "Green" with DEQ Help
		• 01 -	MDA Podcast: Food Safety over the Fourth
		• 01 -	Environmental Assurance Program Verifies Local Cass County Farm
		• 01 -	Permit for New CAFO Denied
	June
		• 30 -	NEBRASKA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION
		• 30 -	DEQ Challenges EPA Air Quality Redesignation
		• 26 -	Celebrate Independence Day with Food Safety
		• 26 -	Homeowners Read Fertilizer Labels Carefully When Treating Lawns
		• 26 -	Farm Service Agency Designates 60 Michigan Counties as Agriculture Disaster Areas: Decision Allows Farmers to Receive Emergency Farm Loans
		• 25 -	OHIO FIRM RECALLS GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE E. COLI O157:H7 CONTAMINATION
		• 25 -	Great Lakes Tissue Company Reaches Settlement with State
		• 24 -	Governor Granholm's Letter to Agriculture Secretary Edward T. Schafer Requesting Federal Disaster Relief, June 2008
		• 24 -	Michigan's Many E. coli Cases Linked to Ground Beef: Most cases report purchasing and consuming ground beef from Kroger
		• 23 -	Wojtala Elected President of the Association of Food and Drug Officials
		• 20 -	Decision Reached on Permit for Marathon Oil Refinery
		• 20 -	DEQ Breaks Ground on New "Green" Bay City District Office
		• 18 -	Consumers reminded to use caution when applying insect repellents: Insect repellents containing DEET can be harmful to children when used improperly
		• 18 -	Wojtala Elected President of the Association of Food and Drug Officials
		• 17 -	DEQ Hosts 'Saginaw Bay Phragmites Awareness Day' on June 20th
		• 17 -	Wellhead Protection Grants Awarded
		• 16 -	DEQ and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host Meeting on Saginaw River Dredging Project
		• 13 -	Michigan-Grown Tomatoes Declared Safe to Eat by FDA
		• 09 -	DEQ Director to Speak at Public Forum on Climate Change in Southfield
		• 06 -	DEQ and Muskegon County Reach Settlement Agreement over Water Violations
		• 06 -	Governor Proclaims Water Week in Michigan
	May
		• 29 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Participates in Nationwide Emerald Ash Borer Trapping Program: Purple traps will be hung throughout the Upper Peninsula
		• 29 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 29 -	DEQ Grant Moves Redevelopment Project Forward in Cadillac
		• 29 -	Michigan Promotes "Clean Boats Every Day" Initiative
		• 28 -	Environmental Assurance Program Verifies First Greenhouse: Kalamazoo County operation recognized by program
		• 28 -	DEQ Director to Host Public Forum on Climate Change in Grand Rapids
		• 27 -	Water Quality Monitoring Grants Awarded
		• 23 -	Reminder to Michigan Travelers: it's Illegal to Move Firewood: Violators face up to $250k in fines and jail time
		• 23 -	EPA orders Scotts to stop sales of two more pesticides with false or misleading labels
		• 22 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Showcases State's Consumer Protection Efforts at Williamston Gas Station
		• 15 -	Governor Granholm Declares EAB Awareness Week: Michigan working to stop spread of Emerald Ash Borer in U.S.
		• 14 -	Michigan Agriculture Industry Continues to Generously Support Local Food Banks: Food donated through the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System feeds hungry Michigan families
		• 14 -	Renewable Fuels Commission Tackles Food Vs. Fuel Debate: Need for supply and production inventory, challenges discussed
		• 08 -	DEQ Director to Participate in Public Meetings on Climate Change
		• 07 -	Michigan Volunteer River, Stream, and Creek Cleanup Grant Awards Announced
		• 06 -	Pseudorabies Identified in Swine on a Michigan Game Ranch: Michigan State Ag Dept. takes action to protect swine industry
		• 06 -	DEQ Resolves Violations with the Village of Kingston
		• 05 -	Renewable Fuels Commission Meeting Notice: Commission to discuss bio-energy initiatives, recommendations
		• 05 -	Water Quality Monitoring Grants Awarded
		• 05 -	Sugar Island and Lake George Channel Public Symposium
		• 05 -	May 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
		• 02 -	Select Michigan for a Perfect Mother's Day Brunch: Michigan recipes and gift ideas for Mom
		• 01 -	2008 Michigan Farm Market Directory Now Available
		• 01 -	DEQ and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Update Status of Saginaw River Navigational Dredging Project
		• 01 -	DEQ Air Quality Monitoring Document Available for Public Comment
		• 01 -	Michigan's Rules for Hydrogen Storage Go into Effect
	April
		• 30 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 29 -	Consumers Should Take Precautions When Buying Plants Off The Internet
		• 28 -	Michigan Food Companies Featured in Select Michigan Pavilion at Retail Food Industry Trade Show
		• 28 -	14 Grants Awarded Across Michigan to Restore and Protect Water Quality
		• 28 -	DEQ Hosting Public Hearing Regarding Marathon Oil Refinery
		• 25 -	Air Quality Awareness Week is April 28 - May 2
		• 24 -	DEQ Resolves Water Quality Issues at Large Midland County Dairy
		• 23 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Conducts Annual Operation SAFE Fly-In Protecting environment, human health
		• 23 -	Wetland Services Available from the DEQ
		• 22 -	Michigan's Agriculture Industry Partnership Helps Offset Carbon Emissions: Michigan landowners sell 30,000 metric tons of carbon credits
		• 21 -	DEQ To Host Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration
		• 18 -	DEQ Director Congratulates "Green" Building Design Students
		• 18 -	DEQ Announces Earth Day Poster Contest Winners
		• 16 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Outlines Changes to Pesticide Regulation 637: New regulations have immediate effect
		• 16 -	Michigan apple producers vote to continue marketing program
		• 16 -	Governor Granholm, MDA, Continue to Work to Protect Consumers at the Pump: As prices rise, state officials are stepping up inspection efforts
		• 16 -	Tips for National Tire Safety Week
		• 14 -	DEQ Hosting Information Open House Regarding Marathon Oil Refinery
		• 09 -	Chef's Challenge Celebrates Spring Season and Fine Michigan Cuisine
		• 09 -	Governor Proclaims April As Agricultural Security Month: Proclamation highlights role farmers play in protecting state's food supply
		• 09 -	2008 Michigan Environmental Compliance Conference
		• 08 -	Department of Environmental Quality Awards Funding for Scrap Tire Market Development
		• 07 -	DEQ Director to Moderate Climate Change Forum at Central Michigan University
		• 04 -	State to be Reimbursed $4.1 Million for Response Activity Costs Associated with Kalamazoo River Superfund Site
		• 03 -	Michigan Department of Agriculture to Survey for Exotic Pests Throughout 2008
		• 03 -	Kick-off of New Collaboration to Improve Lake Erie Water Quality : Watershed based cooperative conservation to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff in Branch, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw Counties
		• 02 -	Keep Your Food Safe During Severe Weather: April 6-12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week
		• 02 -	Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community Receives Clean Corporate Citizen Designation
		• 01 -	DEQ Recognizes 11 Michigan Facilities with Clean Corporate Citizen Longevity Awards
		• 01 -	Michigan Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grant Awards for 2008
	March
		• 31 -	Recall : Stonyfield Farm Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of 6-Ounce Fat Free Blueberry Yogurts
		• 31 -	Media Advisory: State officials to outline Emerald Ash Borer survey results for Mackinac County
		• 28 -	Williamston Resident Honored with Top Agriculture Award
		• 27 -	Consumer Alert - Michigan Dept. of Agriculture Urging Consumers to Use Caution with Cantaloupes
		• 26 -	Granholm Signs Legislation Establishing Agriculture Pesticide Dealer Licensing: SB682 corrects inequity between agricultural pesticide distributors and retailers
		• 26 -	DEQ Encourages Proper Disposal of Household Medications
		• 26 -	Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Presentation
		• 24 -	FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk with Cantaloupes from Agropecuaria Montelibano: The agency detains products from the Honduran manufacturer
		• 21 -	Environmental assurance program verifies local farms: Oceana County Farms Recognized by Program
		• 21 -	State Ag. Department Offers Tips for Choosing a Pest Control Company
		• 19 -	Sirex Woodwasp Confirmed in Sanilac County
		• 19 -	Michigan Asparagus Growers Vote to Support Marketing Program
		• 19 -	Settlement Reached with the City of Inkster
		• 19 -	2007 Neighborhood Environmental Partners Award Applications Now Available
		• 18 -	Plea Agreement Reached for Storage Tank Violations in Calhoun County
		• 17 -	Workshops to Help Michigan Businesses with Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting
		• 13 -	Environmental Assurance Program Verifies Various Farms Across the State
		• 13 -	MI Ag Department hosts a "Select Michigan Pavilion" at AFPD Retail Trade Show in April: Michigan Food and Agriculture Companies Invited to Participate
		• 12 -	Michigan's Clean Corporate Citizen Program Welcomes Two Grupo Antolin Facilities
		• 11 -	Calling all Michigan Chefs: Show Your Culinary Talents at Northern Michigan's Chef's Challenge Competition
		• 06 -	State Grant Program Preserves First Working Farm in Barry County
		• 06 -	U.S. Manufacturing Corporation Becomes a Member of the Clean Corporate Citizen Family
		• 04 -	MI Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources Host Emerald Ash Borer Summit in Lansing
		• 03 -	Dairy Goat Confirmed Scrapie Positive: Michigan no longer meets federal low-risk classification for goats
	February
		• 29 -	Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Jr. to be Keynote Speaker at Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative Meeting
		• 28 -	Governor declares March 1-7 as "Weights and Measures Week": Consumer protection is a thread that weaves a global economy
		• 27 -	State Designates Potential High-Risk Area in Shiawassee County: Hunter-harvested deer is confirmed positive for bovine TB
		• 27 -	DEQ Hosts Environmental Education Curriculum Trainings
		• 27 -	Settlement Reached with G.K.I. Foods, Inc.
		• 26 -	Follow the Law with Discount Gas Promotions
		• 25 -	Consumers Urged to Use Caution When Applying Pesticides Indoors
		• 22 -	Spring Vaccinations Help Prevent Animal Disease
		• 21 -	Michigan corn growers support marketing program
		• 20 -	Michigan asparagus producers to vote on continuing development, promotion, and research program
		• 15 -	Nutri-Foods Recalls "Organic Sesame Seeds Natural-Unhulled" Because of Possible Health Risk
		• 14 -	Environmental assurance program verifies Wil-Le Farms: Huron County Farm Recognized by Program
		• 14 -	Environmental assurance program verifies KBD Farms, Inc.: Huron County Farm Recognized by Program
		• 14 -	Unwanted Medicine Disposal Workshop
		• 12 -	State Seeks Applicants for Top Agricultural Exporter in 2007
		• 11 -	State of Michigan Finds Cost-Savings in Move to "Buy Michigan First"
		• 11 -	Select Michigan Cherries for a Sweet Midwinter Treat
		• 11 -	DEQ Director Praises Court's Ruling on Clean Air Act
		• 08 -	Onion Crock of Michigan recalls Old Fashion Potato, Minestrone soups due to Undeclared Allergens (Wheat and Soy)
		• 07 -	FDA NEWS RELEASE: New Era Canning Company Expands Nationwide Recall - Risk of botulism from additional canned vegetable products
		• 07 -	Decision Reached on Underground Injection Well near Alba
		• 05 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture Urges Consumers to Check Cupboards for Recalled Dip
		• 04 -	Michigan Revises Quarantine to Prevent Further Spread of EAB: Quarantine now includes all of Mackinac County in the U.P.
		• 04 -	Chippewa County District Court Judge Sentences Two Wetland Violators to Jail Time
		• 04 -	Grant Funding Opportunity for Waterfront Redevelopment Projects
		• 01 -	WANTED: Farm markets, U-pick operations and other agri-tourism businesses for listing in 2008 directory: Submission deadline is Friday, February 15, 2008
		• 01 -	Spice up your Super Bowl party, Michigan-style!
	January
		• 31 -	Governor Praises 2007 Achievements and Growth in Michigan's Food and Agriculture Industry
		• 31 -	February 7 Community Meeting on Dow Corrective Action Work
		• 31 -	DEQ Releases Annual Solid Waste Report
		• 30 -	Michigan Producer Insurance Fund Reaches $5 Million Mark
		• 30 -	DEQ Releases Michigan Mercury Strategy Report
		• 24 -	State Designates Potential Bovine TB High-Risk Area in Iosco County
		• 24 -	Michigan Corn Producers to Vote on Program Continuation
		• 22 -	DEQ Resolves Violations with the City of Lansing
		• 17 -	MI Dept. of Agriculture, Food Export Association to Host Export Seminar in East Lansing
		• 14 -	DEQ Awards Funding for Scrap Tire Cleanups
		• 09 -	Michigan Department of Agriculture and Food Export Association of the Midwest offer international marketing assistance for state suppliers
		• 09 -	DEQ Hosting Public Hearing Regarding Marathon Oil Refinery
		• 07 -	Water Quality Monitoring Grant Application Package
		• 04 -	DEQ to Continue Cleanup in Traverse City
		• 03 -	DEQ to Host Air Emissions Reporting Workshops


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