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gjaehnig@mininggazette.com LANSING — The Michigan House Agriculture Committee conducted a hearing on Wednesday to hear testimony from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on the licensing process for food establishments and current COVID-19 orders. Committee Chairwoman Rep. Julie Alexander (R) 64th District, Hanover, opened the hearing by saying its purpose was for the committee to better understand the role MDARD plays in Michigan food law, which was made a public act in 2000, the food service licensing process, and the implications from the current COVID-1...

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development LANSING — The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the proposed drafts of the 2021 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) at its Jan. 20, 2020 meeting. The GAAMPs are reviewed each year by committees comprised of various experts and revised or updated, as necessary. “I am very thankful for the diligent work of all the GAAMPs committees,” said Gary McDowell, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Their work lays out a clear path for Michig...

RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images NEW POSITION: Jamie Zmitko-Somers is the director of the Agriculture Development Division for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Jamie Zmitko-Somers has 23 years of service with MDARD. Jan 26, 2021 Jamie Zmitko-Somers (pictured) recently was named the director of the Agriculture Development Division for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. She started her new position Jan. 25. “Anybody who has had the pleasure of working with Jamie understands why she was an obvious choice for ...

MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI--   On Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of the Office of Rural Development, which will be housed under the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). MDARD is under the leadership of Upper Peninsula native and former legislator, Gary McDowell. Rural economic developers and their partners from across the state have advocated for such a move, bringing a similar concept forward in 2020 for consideration. The Governor’s actions today reinforces her support for our rural communities and acknowledges their uniqueness. “We are...

Facebook New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021 A new emergency rule filed extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Post to Facebook New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021 A new emergency rule filed extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Check out this story on FarmersAdvance.com: https://www.farmersadvance.com/story/news/2021/01/12/new-mdard-emergency-ord...