Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Grand Rapids-based Kids Food Basket recently received a $100,000 grant from the state department of agriculture and development. Funds will go toward supporting both of the organization’s farms in West Michigan.

The state’s top federal agriculture official will join Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s cabinet to lead the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

A west Michigan restaurant owner defying state health orders restricting the spread of the coronavirus was arrested Friday.Marlena Pavlos-Hackney is the…

Michigan officials are inviting public comment on proposed changes to a quarantine intended to protect walnut trees from a killer fungus. The order…

Komen Michigan is partnering with Propane Company Crystal Flash to expand breast health education and resources in rural counties across Michigan.During…

Michigan plans to step up efforts to connect food and agriculture companies in the state with Chinese buyers during a November trade trip.Officials…

A statewide gas station skimmer search uncovered a device in west Michigan.Three skimming devices – two in Howell, and one in Cedar Springs – were found…

The state is distributing grants totaling $135,000 to 23 animal shelters in Michigan.The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…

Michigan agencies have awarded grants totaling $3.6 million for 19 projects designed to prevent and manage invasive species.The grants were approved by…

The U.S. Agriculture Department has sent $1.9 million to Michigan for specialty crop development ventures.The state Department of Agriculture and Rural…