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MDARD, MDHHS Encourage Continued Focus on Germ Risk Reduction Strategies with Spring Sales of Baby Poultry

With the sale of baby poultry (chicks, ducklings, etc.) this spring season, the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and...

MDARD Announces Grants to Help Michigan’s Registered Animal Shelters Better Support Homeless Pets

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Animal Welfare Fund grants. This year,...

How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter

Christina DiFonzo Michigan State University Extension Freezing temperatures are detrimental to many forms of life, including most insects. Insects are exothermic (cold-blooded), which means they cannot produce...

Governor Whitmer Proclaims March as Michigan Food and Agriculture Month

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...

Gratiot Conservation District to Host Annual Meeting on Feb. 6

The Gratiot Conservation District will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gratiot-Isabella RESD Building,...

State Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe in Cold Temperatures

Feeling the chill? Chances are your animals are too As cold temperatures settle in around the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...

New Farm-to-Family Grant Program Now Open

Michigan's first-ever grant program aimed at strengthening the state's middle-of-the-supply-chain agri-food systems is now open, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director...

MDARD Announces Grant Opportunities for County Fairs and Expositions

 Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the start of the 2025 competitive grant cycle for both the...

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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s six public school districts last year, with affected students missing...
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County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will use $904,035 from savings to balance its fiscal year 2026-27...

Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal control employees was met with scrutiny from the Gratiot Board...

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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s...

County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will...
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