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.
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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The Michigan Farm Produce Insurance Authority, created by P.A. 198 of 2003, is a ten-member (eight voting) board, representing farmers, grain industry, banking interests, and has the responsibility of establishing, administering and promoting the Farm Produce Insurance Fund. Director is the non-voting chair; others appointed by the Governor.
Visit the Governor's website to view members appointed by the Governor.
Denise Studders, Program Manager, Producer Security Program
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
517-256-1882
MDARD-GrainDealers@michigan.gov
June 10, 2025 - Star of the West, Frankenmuth, MI
December 16, 2025 - Location TBD
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - December 13, 2023
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - June 14, 2023
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - December 14, 2022
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - June 15, 2022
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - January 24, 2022
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2021
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2021
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - December 10, 2020
FPIA Board Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2020