Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But this year, federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department issued a report detailing export declines. WGVU spoke with MDARD Director, Dr. Tim Boring about the findings and trends.

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is advising waterfowl hunters to safeguard against a statewide bird flu outbreak

Three West Michigan farms receive state agriculture funding geared toward creating jobs in primarily rural communities

Grand Rapids Planning Commission has given the green light to nonprofit New City Neighbors for an urban agricultural training center on the city’s northeast side

Grand Rapids’ New City Neighbors is receiving a grant expanding its urban farming program

Two Ottawa County commercial poultry facilities impacted.

The cold weather has not brought about an end to the avian flu that’s ravaged Michigan poultry flocks this year: a new case has been detected in Ottawa County

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) suggests having a quiet space for your pet as having a constant stream of visitors could be overstimulating for some animals

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared a disaster in Michigan’s cherry growing country. Bad weather, bugs, and disease wiped out roughly 75 percent of the state’s sweet cherry crop this year

Sparta’s Riveridge Produce Marketing, Incorporated received one such grants, allowing them to expand