August 2022
Application period begins September 1
The online application period for the qualified small distiller program will be open from September 1 – September 23, 2022. A press release will go out to the industry on September 1 with additional details and a link to the website with application materials. Recipients of this e-newsletter will receive the press release.
Michigan small distillers or an out-of-state entity that is the substantial equivalent of a small distiller may file an application with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to be certified as a qualified small distiller. This announcement follows the bill signing by Governor Whitmer in June, 2022 which cuts costs for small Michigan distilleries and supports the state’s grain farmers.
Questions about the qualified distiller program can be directed to MDARD-QualifiedDistiller@michigan.gov.
Application period begins September 6
MCBC will post 2023 research grant guidelines on Tuesday, September 6. Proposals will be due no later than 3:00 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, October 13, 2022.
While any research topic will be accepted, the Council has identified the following funding priorities: climate change impacts affecting Michigan’s craft beverage agricultural supply chain, crop quality analysis and new varieties for hops, fruit, barley, grain, or other agricultural inputs used in craft beverage production; and sustainable water use and process water best practices; market research; and comparative analysis studies. A full list of the MCBC’s research priorities and evaluation criteria are available online.
View the 2023 research grant timeline, as well as past projects funded by the Council. Additional communications concerning this Request for Proposals should be sent to MDARD-CraftBev@Michigan.gov.
Join Northern Crops Institute (NCI) for an in-person course on Barley and Malt Quality: A Field to Brewhouse Perspective, October 3rd-6th, 2022. This course will provide information to participants who are looking for hands-on experience in techniques used in barley breeding, utilizing barley and malt quality testing equipment, and grain marketing.
Participants of this course will learn from a group of internationally recognized experts, who will give an overview of the factors impacting barley and malt quality from field to brewhouse. Lectures, discussion sessions, participatory laboratory demonstrations, and tours will provide participants with the knowledge to understand malt processing and to effectively interpret barley and malt analyses.
Final Registration Deadline: September 19th, 2022
To learn more and register for the course, please click HERE.
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This is Michigan’s first detection of this invasive bug
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed the state’s first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Michigan. A small population of spotted lanternfly was detected in Pontiac in Oakland County last week with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirming the finding on August 10.
For additional information on identifying or reporting spotted lanternfly, visit Michigan.gov/SpottedLanternfly. You can also learn more at USDA’s Spotted Lanternfly website found at USDA APHIS | Spotted Lanternfly
View the full press release.
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Maintaining high quality standards is crucial to growth of the craft malting, brewing, distilling and milling industries. Grain and fermented beverages should be tested at a lab that understands which quality factors are important and uses standardized methodologies approved by the industry.
Raw malting barley and other grains are tested at the Michigan State University (MSU) Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center Grain Quality Lab in Chatham, MI utilizing methods outlined by the American Society of Brewing Chemists. The lab participates in the ASBC check sample program to ensure confidence in results.
Malted grains and fermented beverages are tested at MSU’s Fermented Beverage Lab in East Lansing, MI.
View this page for pricing information and additional details.
Join the Michigan Craft Distillers Association for its first spirits and cocktail festival on Friday, September 23 in Kalamazoo. The festival will feature 20 Michigan craft distilleries with a variety of spirits and cocktails, a selection of food trucks, specialty food and beverage producers, and handcrafted artisans. The event will include live entertainment and take place at the NEW Kalamazoo Farmers Market!
View additional information and purchase tickets.
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The mission of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's International Marketing Program is to assist Michigan food and agricultural businesses—including craft beverage businesses—in developing domestic and international market opportunities to effectively grow their business. In conjunction with various partners and service providers, the International Marketing Program offers Michigan businesses a variety of export marketing programs and services.
International Marketing Program Services:
- Consulting Services
- Export Education
- Market Entry
- Export Education
- Market Research
- Export Documentation
- Cash Reimbursement
Contact International Marketing Program Coordinators:
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