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MDARD Reminds Michiganders to Register Their Pets’ Microchips for National Check the Chip Day

 Properly registered microchips are essential to reuniting lost pets with their families In recognition of National Check the Chip Day, the Michigan Department of Agriculture...

9 Michigan Farms and Orchards to Visit This Fall

1. Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery – Grand Rapids, Michigan Robinette’s has been a staple in West Michigan for over a 100 years! The orchard...

MDARD Reminds Owners to Vaccinate Their Animals

One visit to a veterinarian can help protect animal and human health The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners to...

MDARD and Michigan Agriculture Commission Seek Public Input on Agricultural Management Practices

Deadline to provide comment is 5 p.m. on September 5, 2025 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the annual...

Gov Whitmer Designates July 17 Michigan Conservation District Day Proclamation celebrates 88th anniversary of key conservation law

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July 17 as Conservation District Day to honor the hard work and dedication of the conservation districts that provide...

MDARD, MI Ag Commission Award $400K in Grant Funding to Boost State Food and Ag Industry

 Today, the Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development approved $400,000 in Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grants to Hildebrand Fruit, LLC and...

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Launches ‘Michigan Crafted’ Campaign to Promote State’s Craft Beverage Industry

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) today launched “Michigan Crafted,” a new consumer-facing brand...

Corn planted acreage up 5% from 2024, soybean acreage down 4% from last year

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.2 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2025, up...

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Fair For Youth Sales Near $855K

William Meiners Herald Correspondent For nearly 80 years, the Gratiot County Fair For Youth has put children on a path to...
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Solar Project Would Span Sumner, Seville Townships

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A 125-megawatt solar energy facility is being considered for an area stretching from northern Sumner Township into...

State Backs Alma’s $40M Wastewater Plant Overhaul

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Alma’s proposed $40 million reconstruction of its Washington Avenue wastewater treatment plant has qualified for state support...

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Fair For Youth Sales Near $855K

William Meiners Herald Correspondent For nearly 80 years, the Gratiot County...

Solar Project Would Span Sumner, Seville Townships

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A 125-megawatt solar energy facility is being...
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