MDARD International

Order up! The National Restaurant Association Show is here, and we can’t wait to see what our suppliers have cooked up. Stay up to date on all your exporting needs with the International Marketing team at MDARD. See how we can help you at bit.ly/4gp2ljx

Sweets and Snacks Expo is happening now! We've had a great day here in Indianapolis with all of our Michigan suppliers. Take a peek!

Available on May 7? Visit the Making it in Michigan tradeshow, free of charge to the public, and stop by the MDARD booth! The tradeshow is from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Lansing Center. Network with companies and enjoy food samples! More info: bit.ly/3GhVwCF

MDARD's partnership with Finland that focuses on a smarter, more sustainable use of natural resources features a Green Gold: Wood Residuals Summit, hosted by the Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute in Traverse City, May 6-8, 2025. More info: bit.ly/3DNk3yI.

Don't miss out! Just two days left to register for the Making It In Michigan conference and trade show. More info and registration at bit.ly/3HmQVw8

Congrats to the recently announced awardees of the Rural Development Fund Grant! Grant awards will fund renewable energy, food safety, access to safe drinking water and more. Check out more funding opportunities at bit.ly/3Ohlk27

Interested in exporting to Canada? Register for our focused trade mission and get in contact at bit.ly/42hz6di

Happy Tax Day! Enroll your farmland in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program (P.A. 116) to preserve it from non-agricultural development and to gain tax benefits for next year. Learn more at bit.ly/3I7X0xc

Join @FoodExports on April 16 at 2 p.m. EDT for a 2025 Agriculture Export Forecast webinar! The webinar will highlight the current standing of U.S. exports and future expectations. This is a free webinar, but registration is required. Sign up now at bit.ly/3Y8fbLl

Registration is closing soon for the buyers missions at the Sweets & Snacks Expo and the NRA Show. Don't miss your chance to meet with international buyers! Visit the link for Sweets & Snacks at bit.ly/4iW5bNx and NRA at bit.ly/4j1m3Ce to secure your spot!

As you hunt for mushrooms, turkeys, or salamanders this spring, make a morel for your story by considering the values and goals you have for your property. MDARD has services to help you get the most out of your forest. Find out more at bit.ly/3uQsp41

Want to make changes to your enrolled land in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program (P.A. 116), but not sure how? The program will host a webinar about making changes on April 8 at 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration is not required. More info: bit.ly/41rbOkZ

MDARD has a new round of the Underserved, Value Added, and Regional Food Systems Grant. This grant focuses on retention, expansion, attraction, and development of processors through targeted investments. For more info and to see eligibility, visit bit.ly/3DtVhD2

The second Michigan Craft Beverage Summit was a success! In attendance were 150 industry professionals who spent the day networking, gaining industry insights, and learning about growing the industry they love. For more info about the summit, visit bit.ly/4hWW936

Join our team! The International Marketing Program is hiring a Student Intern. The position is part-time in Lansing with potential for hybrid work. Applications will be accepted until March 31. Find the posting on Handshake or submit materials to MutschlerE@michigan.gov.

Looking to try some delicious Michigan products and learn more about the food and ag industry? Register for the Making It In Michigan conference and Trade Show. For more info and to register, visit bit.ly/3HmQVw8

Michigan ranks in the top 10 nationally for Cabbage(9th), Carrots(4th), and Potatoes(8th)? Yeah, we're pretty lucky! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with locally grown products. Learn more by checking out Michigan Grown Michigan Great at bit.ly/4iQG3HI. Sláinte!

National Restaurant Association Show will be here before we know it! Join this buyers mission in Chicago, IL May 16-18 to meet with buyers, generate new leads, and build industry connections. Register at bit.ly/4gTavzD

#ICYMI @GTPie has been serving up success as they have expanded sales to over 15 states. By participating in food shows with MDARD's International Marketing Program and @FoodExports, they made connections that have helped them grow. View the story at bit.ly/4butBLx

If your businesses or organization gathers and distributes food from multiple producers, the @MSUCRFS wants to hear from you! Take the National Food Hub Survey to share your insight: bit.ly/4iDl6Qo