@MIAgExport

We assist Michigan Ag and Food Businesses in Developing Trade Opportunities to Effectively Export their Products.

 Lansing, MI
michigan.gov/agexport
Joined June 2009
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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
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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!
Grandpapa's Old Fashioned Snack Company booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

ALT Grandpapa's Old Fashioned Snack Company booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

Mano's Authentic Pita Chips booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

ALT Mano's Authentic Pita Chips booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development booth at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

ALT The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development booth at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

Pop Daddy Snacks booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

ALT Pop Daddy Snacks booth in the Clearly Michigan Pavilion at the Sweets and Snacks trade show.

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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
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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.
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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
Map of Michigan with text that reads, "Two days left to register! Don't miss out, register now to attend Michigan's premier food trade show and networking conference."

ALT Map of Michigan with text that reads, "Two days left to register! Don't miss out, register now to attend Michigan's premier food trade show and networking conference."

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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

Grants & Funding Opportunities

Grants & Funding Opportunities

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Interested in exporting to Canada? Register for our focused trade mission and get in contact at bit.ly/42hz6di
Canadian flag over the country in a world graphic with text bubbles that read, "Interested in Exporting to Canada? Register for our Focused Trade Mission! $900 million total value of food and agriculture exports from Michigan to Canada in 2024. Canada continues to be the #1 market for U.S. consumer-oriented food exports. 24% of total U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural exports. The trade mission is September 3-4, 2025 in Toronto, Canada."

ALT Canadian flag over the country in a world graphic with text bubbles that read, "Interested in Exporting to Canada? Register for our Focused Trade Mission! $900 million total value of food and agriculture exports from Michigan to Canada in 2024. Canada continues to be the #1 market for U.S. consumer-oriented food exports. 24% of total U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural exports. The trade mission is September 3-4, 2025 in Toronto, Canada."

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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
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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
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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!
Graphic with Sweets and Snacks logo and National Restaurant Association logo with text that reads, "Registration closing soon! Deadline is April 4, 2025"

ALT Graphic with Sweets and Snacks logo and National Restaurant Association logo with text that reads, "Registration closing soon! Deadline is April 4, 2025"

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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
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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
Save the date graphic that reads, "Save the Date for a webinar for landowners and other stakeholders. Navigating the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program (also known as P.A. 116). Discover the key steps in understanding the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program once a landowner is enrolled! Hosted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, join us for a recorded webinar session that will guide you through the program's processes, helping you effectively relinquish, split, or transfer a Farmland Development Rights Agreement. Join us on April 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Scan the QR Code to sign up!"

ALT Save the date graphic that reads, "Save the Date for a webinar for landowners and other stakeholders. Navigating the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program (also known as P.A. 116). Discover the key steps in understanding the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program once a landowner is enrolled! Hosted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, join us for a recorded webinar session that will guide you through the program's processes, helping you effectively relinquish, split, or transfer a Farmland Development Rights Agreement. Join us on April 8, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Scan the QR Code to sign up!"

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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
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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
MDARD Director Tim Boring speaking during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

ALT MDARD Director Tim Boring speaking during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

Craft beverage industry professionals listening to speakers during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

ALT Craft beverage industry professionals listening to speakers during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

Jenelle Jagmin, Program Manager for the Craft Beverage Council, speaking during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

ALT Jenelle Jagmin, Program Manager for the Craft Beverage Council, speaking during the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit.

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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 [email protected].
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ALT Image of trade show with text overlaying that says, "Come grow with us! Student Intern in Lansing, MI. Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!"

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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
Image of map of Michigan with overlaying text that reads, "May 7, 2025 at Lansing Center. Making It In Michigan. The premier Michigan food trade show and networking conference. Secure your booth space and register by April 23rd, 2025. Details linked below."

ALT Image of map of Michigan with overlaying text that reads, "May 7, 2025 at Lansing Center. Making It In Michigan. The premier Michigan food trade show and networking conference. Secure your booth space and register by April 23rd, 2025. Details linked below."

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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!
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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
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ALT Image of the National Restaurant Association Show with text that reads, "Food Service Buyers Mission at the National Restaurant Association Show on May 16-18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Review the buyers information and event details in the link below!"

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#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
Grand Traverse Pie Co posing behind their booth table at a trade show.

ALT Grand Traverse Pie Co posing behind their booth table at a trade show.

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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
Image of produce with informational graphic overtop. Text on graphic reads, "The 2025 National Food Hub Survey is now LIVE! Be a part of the only national survey to track and celebrate your role in transforming our food system. Your insights make a difference! Take the survey here: foodsystems.msu.edu/nationalfoodhubsurvey."

ALT Image of produce with informational graphic overtop. Text on graphic reads, "The 2025 National Food Hub Survey is now LIVE! Be a part of the only national survey to track and celebrate your role in transforming our food system. Your insights make a difference! Take the survey here: foodsystems.msu.edu/nationalfoodhubsurvey."

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