Today, MDARD Director Tim Boring announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy herds in three additional counties—Ionia, Isabella, and Ottawa—bringing the total number of affected herds to four.

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As HPAI, commonly known as bird flu, continues to impact poultry and dairy cattle across the U.S., MDARD Director Tim Boring is strongly urging producers to tighten up all biosecurity measures.

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Happy International Carrot Day! Did you know carrots are grown in Michigan for processing and fresh market use?

Fresh market carrots are harvested from late July through November!

My office has been in touch with MSU Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab & MI Ag & Rural Dev on HPAI, a virus often linked to wild birds. With the most professional & knowledgeable experts around, they’ve jumped into action to protect our farms & food supply. 1/5 michigan.gov/mdard/about/me…

MDARD Director Tim Boring today announced plans to partner with the Alliance for the Great Lakes for $4.86 million in funding over the next five years to the Alliance for the Great Lakes to expand water quality monitoring in the Western Lake Erie Basin ⬇️
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.MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, established and supported by Project GREEEN, and the MI Ag & Rural Dev Plant Pathology Laboratory have collaborated for more than a decade to diagnose plant problems and provide aid to growers.

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Following a report to MDARD, the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected the presence of HPAI in a commercial poultry facility from Ionia County.

Read more and learn how to report possible cases ⬇️bit.ly/4aBgFS5

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Michigan's fresh water, unique location, various soil types and dedicated producers make us a leader within the agriculture industry.

So, it's no surprise we're the nation's #1 producer of cucumbers for pickling! #MiAgMonth24

As Michiganders prepare to celebrate this spring holiday season, MDARD is reminding owners of some of the best ways to keep their pets healthy and safe!

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Small family farms are an asset to the community. But, with the number of people becoming farmers dwindling, encouraging the establishment and success of new ones is in every Michigan community’s best interest.
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Michigan agriculture is a powerhouse on and off the court 🏀

MDARD Director Boring is celebrating all things Michigan food and agriculture this month!

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Every Michigander knows it’s not spring until they've had their first Oberon of the season 🌞
 
Cheers to Oberon Day, cheers to spring (fingers crossed), and cheers to Michigan! 🍻

Have you had your fill of Michigan asparagus yet? 😋 #MiAgMonth24

MDARD Director Boring had a blast celebrating March is Reading Month!

Director Boring recently read A Farmer’s Life for Me by Jan Dobbins, Laura Huliska-Beith, and the Flannery Brothers to students at Stockbridge Community Schools 📖

Urban ag has many benefits: It gives city dwellers easier access to fresh food, encourages healthier diets and reduces the number of miles food travels from farm to consumer.

Check out how Edible Flint and Fisheye Farms are utilizing urban ag ⬇️ bit.ly/49FxoDz

MDARD Chief of Staff Kathy Angerer and employees celebrated March is Reading and Michigan Food and Agriculture Month by partnering with the Lansing School District and reading to several different classrooms!

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Michigan is #feedingtheeconomy
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Today is the Statewide Tornado drill at 1 PM. Yes, it is snowing but it is Michigan. This also means slow down, because it is snowing. Finally, Buckle up and be nice out there!