Gov. Whitmer Delivers on Promise to Create New Office of Rural Development to Boost Economic Opportunities for Michiganders in Rural Areas of the State

Statement

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive (ED) establishing the Office of Rural Development within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The Office of Rural Development will focus on all rural matters, provide guidance on pressing issues in rural Michigan, and offer insight on how the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration can invest in thriving rural communities.

"Rural Michigan is a fundamental part of Michigan's economy," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "By creating the Office of Rural Development, we are recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities in our rural communities and implementing policies and making investments to put Michiganders first. "This new office will play a crucial role in supporting MDARD's efforts and leading new ones as we all work together to build a more prosperous rural economy."

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