Hemp Program Contacts and Updates
MDARD Hemp Program Contacts and Updates
Industrial hemp can be used in an estimated 50,000 different products across...
Michigan’s 2020 Ag Pilot Program
Michigan's 2020 Ag Pilot Program
The 2014 Farm Bill permits an institute of higher learning or Michigan Department of...
Michigan Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act
The Michigan Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, Public Act 641 of 2018 became effective on January 15, 2019. Among other things,...
Hemp Licenses Due to Expire
License Renewal Reminder - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) would like to remind all currently registered hemp growers...
MDARD Final Report Submission
As you are aware, all 2019 registered hemp growers and licensed processor-handlers are required to submit a final report on their research...
MDARD Comments On USDA Final Rules Regarding Domestic Hemp
MI Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development submits comments on USDA’s Interim Final Rules on the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp...
Procedures Industrial Hemp Sample Collection
December 7, 2020
Effective immediately, Michigan’s industrial hemp growers can no longer collect and submit their own hemp samples...
MDARD Issues a Regulatory Reminder Regarding Industrial Hemp
The Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development is issuing a reminder for hemp growers and processor handlers about some key regulatory items.
MDARD-Industrial Hemp Ag-Pilot Program for 2020 Planting Season
The 2014 Farm Bill permits an institute of higher learning or MDARD to grow industrial hemp for research purposes. Persons who are...
Hemp in animal and pet feed
Industrial Hemp News From the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Manufacturers and distributors of commercial feed and...