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MDARD - Michigan Wheat Growers Support Marketing Program

MDARD For immediate release: April 12, 2021 LANSING, MI - Michigan wheat producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Wheat Program, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced today. The purpose of the program is to promote the profitable production, marketing, and utilization of wheat on behalf of Michigan farmers. The program emphasizes advancements in wheat research, education, information delivery, market development, and industry-wide collaboration. Funding for this program comes from the farmers themselves who grow the commodity; funds go directly to the Michigan Wheat Program and are not taxpayer dollars. The Michigan Wheat Program will continue for an additional five years, beginning September 1, 2021, and ending August 31, 2026. The current assessment rate is one half of one percent (.5%) of value of wheat sold.

MDARD - Propane Industry Votes to Implement, Establish MI Propane Commission

MDARD Funds aimed to improve state’s energy efficiency and safety For immediate release: March 5, 2021 LANSING, MI – The state’s retail propane marketers have approved a referendum to establish the funding mechanism for the Michigan Propane Commission, created in statute last year. The initial assessment will be at the rate of 1/10 of 1 cent per gallon upon odorized propane sold and placed into commerce in the state. The results of the referendum were certified today by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell.   “Improving energy efficiency helps protect our natural resources, reduces long-term environmental impacts and makes sure that Michiganders can heat their homes,” said McDowell. “We look forward to working with the Commission to educate consumers and increase the use of high-efficiency products in our rural communities.”

MDARD - MDARD Announces Specialty Crop Grant Opportunity

MDARD For Immediate Release: January 7, 2021 LANSING, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced a request for proposals through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. The program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan’s specialty crops, which are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).” The grants have a maximum award of $100,000 for research proposals and $125,000 for marketing, training, and education proposals designed to enhance the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crops, including but not limited to the following: promotion; marketing; research; nutrition; trade enhancement; food safety; food security; plant health programs; education; increased knowledge and consumption; increased innovation; improved efficiency and reduced costs of d

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