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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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The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Food and Dairy Division schedules a Food Law/Food Code training course on an 'as-needed' basis or in January of each year.
The purpose of the training course is to present the Michigan Food Law and Michigan Modified Food Code to local health department sanitarian food inspectors and MDARD food inspectors.
Maximum class size is 35 attendees. Sanitarians new to food service inspections and new MDARD food staff who have not previously attended this training course are encouraged to attend and will be given first priority. This is a great opportunity to refresh and refine your knowledge of food inspections.
Prior to attending class, students should complete the following:
Upon completion of the course, students will have an understanding of Michigan's Food Law and the Michigan Modified FDA Food Code. A variety of materials including a copy of the Food Code and Food Law will be provided.
To register for this training course when available go to http://mi.train.org. New users must create an account. See course link (when available) in the "Upcoming Events" box on the home page.
For more information contact the Food & Dairy Division, 800-292-3939, and ask for the Food Service Program.