Governor Whitmer Proclaims March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month

Celebration begins with launch of the 2025 Michigan Agriculture magazine at Deeply Rooted Produce in Detroit

LANSING, MI — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month, to honor and celebrate Michigan's farmers, the diversity of products grown and processed in our state, and the partnerships that keep our food and agriculture industry thriving. To kick off the month-long celebration, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) launched the 2025 edition of Michigan Agriculture magazine at Deeply Rooted Produce in Detroit.

"This March, we recognize all the Michiganders who work hard every day to make us a global food and agriculture powerhouse,"  said Governor Whitmer. "Thanks to our family farmers and cutting-edge businesses, we're home to a more than $100 billion food and ag industry that employs hundreds of thousands of people in good-paying jobs. This month, let s celebrate Michigan food and ag, which helps millions of families put food on the table while growing our economy."

Throughout Michigan Food and Agriculture Month, MDARD will highlight unique parts of Michigan's food and agriculture sector while featuring how the industry positively impacts, improves, and protects the lives of Michiganders.

"At MDARD, we want everyone to know Michigan is the place to be for food and agriculture. Throughout March, you'll see posts across our social media channels spotlighting Michigan's diverse crops, local food and agriculture entrepreneurs, and events about our growing industry," said MDARD Director Tim Boring. "Governor Whitmer's commitment to Michigan's food and agriculture industry is evident through her recommended FY26 budget, which supports MDARD in our efforts to protect our food supply, encourage environmental sustainability, and foster economic development across the state."

March also marks the launch of the 2025 Michigan Agriculture magazine, a guide to Michigan s farms, forests, food, and exports. It features stories about the state's top crops, environmental innovation, livestock, agribusinesses, tourism, food safety, local products and more. This year, business owner Dazmonique Carr, of Deeply Rooted Produce in Detroit, is featured on the front cover.

Deeply Rooted Produce (DRP) is a zero-waste mobile grocery store with an online and physical presence in Detroit. The business also grows fruits and vegetables on a one-acre plot using organic and regenerative methods, and links family owned and operated farms with the Metro-Detroit area market. After produce has been harvested, Deeply Rooted helps distribute it to its DRP vending machines, schools, food pantries, and directly to consumers via delivery. 

"Deeply Rooted Produce is excited for opportunities like this to be featured in this year's Michigan Agriculture magazine to continue this work," said Carr. "March in Michigan means the start of another growing season as we prep our soils and hoophouse. As we grow like our fields, we look for ways to improve and allow for new partnerships that align with our values and support innovative ideas to keep increasing access to great food! Thank you for helping publicize this work and we look forward to growing the number of families we serve."

Michigan Agriculture magazine can be found at Michigan s Welcome Centers, MSU Extension and Conservation District offices, and at featured businesses and advertisers across the state. MDARD also distributes copies at events throughout the year. The magazine is also available electronically.

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