Calling all Michigan private forestland owners! Applications to enroll your property in MDARD's Qualified Forest Program need to be submitted by September 3, 2024 to receive the tax exemption benefits for the 2025 tax year. For more info, visit bit.ly/3uQsp41

Don't miss out! The deadlines for registering for the Sweets & Snacks Expo and National Restaurant Association Show Buyers Missions are April 15 and 17, 2024! Sign up to share your product with international buyers today at bit.ly/49rLwkp

MDARD's Wastewater Infrastructure Fund Grant has funding remaining! This grant helps food and beverage businesses within Michigan to gain compliance with Michigan EGLE 's environmental regulations. To learn more about this and other MDARD grants, visit bit.ly/3Ohlk27

According to USA Trade, Michigan's Agriculture exports to Mexico rose 12% in 2023. Join Food Export - Midwest & Food Export - Northeast on their FTM to Mexico July 9-10, 2024! Learn more at bit.ly/3OKRELV

Our first Michigan Craft Beverage Summit was a huge success! Experts shared their craft beverage knowledge with companies from each sector of the industry that came to enjoy networking opportunities, educational sessions, and more! Find more info: bit.ly/3vv1ivf

There is ONE booth space left for the National Restaurant Association Show on May 18-21! Branded resources from Food Export Midwest and MDARD can reimburse your company up to 50% of the booth cost. Register today at bit.ly/3TLig2m

MDARD's Food and Ag Investment Program (FAIP) today awarded two companies with grant funding! FAIP provides financial support for projects that help expand food and agriculture processing. To learn more about this and other MDARD grants, visit bit.ly/3Ohlk27

MDARD is now accepting applications for the 2024 Ag Exporter of the Year! Applications are being accepted now through March 29, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Learn more at bit.ly/3SfNs97

Did tornados and heavy winds damage your private forestland? You can apply for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program through the USDA if you live in Ingham or Livingston counties. The application deadline is March 22, 2024. Find more info at bit.ly/3UTZl6e

A Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is available through the USDA! VAPG helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. For more information on this grant opportunity, visit bit.ly/3UI7Lhb

The PA 116 program, commonly called the Farmland Preservation Program, works to preserve farmland and open space from being developed for non-agricultural uses. For more info on their programs, visit bit.ly/3I7X0xc

Happy Food & Ag month! In 2024, MDARD anticipates granting nearly $20 million utilizing our new online grants management system, MiAgGrants! To view a full list of our currently open and upcoming grants, visit bit.ly/3Ohlk27

Attending the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago? Join Food Export at their Food Service Buyers Mission May 17th-19th, 2024. Early registration is now open now! Learn more and register at bit.ly/3u0UCoe

Save the date for the Making it in Michigan conference and tradeshow happening on April 24, 2024! It features in-depth educational sessions and networking opportunities as well as an afternoon tradeshow and more! For more information, visit bit.ly/3HmQVw8

The 2024 Association of Consulting Foresters National Conference will be from June 22nd-25th in Florida! The conference includes multiple informational sessions and technical sessions that include networking opportunities. Register now at bit.ly/3ROCHZO

Quality Roasting, LLC expanded their business to Michigan through MDARD's Food and Ag Investment Program grants! With this funding, they expanded their production and created more jobs within their communities. For the full success story, visit bit.ly/3UD9u7r

MDARD is offering a Minority-Owned Food and Agriculture Business Development Grant! Projects will focus on capacity building, development readiness, and partnerships and planning. Request for proposals is open until April 18, 2024. More info at bit.ly/49CpVou