1. MDARD Announces Proposed Inspection Fee Changes for 2026
On an annual basis, the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development proposes inspection fee increases based on the Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2025. These proposed increases will be presented to and decided on by the MI Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development, with an effective date of January 1, 2026 if approved. Click on the link below to read more and to see the proposed rate increases.
Notification of Proposed Inspection Fee Changes for 2026
2. Getting Ready for Seasonal Layoffs? Sign Your Employees Up Now for MNLA’s Project PLaNT to Satisfy the Weekly Work Search Waiver!
Great News! MNLA’s eTraining program, Project PLaNT (Professional Landscape and Nursery Training), is returning for another year of helping Green Industry professionals grow their skills in the off-season AND Project PLaNT is approved by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) as a valid work search activity. This means that those enrolled in the program do not need to search for work while receiving unemployment benefits. If you are planning seasonal layoffs this winter, invest in your team’s development – register your employees for Project PLaNT by clicking HERE and keep them learning, growing, and ready for spring!
Membership Matters! As a current member of MNLA there is NO CHARGE for enrollment in “Project PLaNT” for you and/or any of your employees!