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COVID-19 Information and Updates
During the COVID-19 Emergency Response, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is operating at a limited capacity with critical infrastructure workers only for the protection of public health and continuity of commerce. Some services will not be available until normal business operations resume, and response times may be slowed during this time. Information on the COVID-19 Emergency Response is available at the following links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Information for the Food and Agriculture Industry
Current COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
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- Consumer Advisory: Rashi Al-Mahaba Tahini tests positive for Salmonella
- Multi-state conservation project awarded nearly $8 million for Western Lake Erie Basin
- Critical Support Available for Michigan Restaurants, Bars through Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund
- MDHHS, MDARD, MDNR offer best practices to minimize risk of rabies after four bats test positive in Clinton, Ingham, Kent, and Midland counties
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