Mystery Seeds (Michigan Department Of Agriculture)

Jason Koebler filed this request with the Michigan Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development of Michigan.
Multi Request Mystery Seeds
Submitted Aug. 5, 2020
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From: Jason Koebler

Subject: Michigan Freedom of Information Act Request: Mystery Seeds (Michigan Department Of Agriculture)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Widespread news reports and agency releases show that there has been the spread and distribution of "mystery seeds" in the last month.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seeds-from-china-usda-investigation-identified/

Therefore, I request the following information:

- Any lab reports, internal communications, analyses, warnings, or other guidances about the mystery seeds.
- Any case reports about the mystery seeds.
- Any forensic analysis or communication with law enforcement (state, local, or national) about the mystery seeds.
- The number of consumer reports as well as the reports filed about the mystery seeds.
- Any presentations or other documents prepared about the mystery seeds
- Any emails concerning the mystery seeds
- Any photos or video related to the mystery seeds

Please search from July 1, 2020 until the day this request is processed.

This request is being made for use on Motherboard, VICE Media's science and technology website. It is not for commercial purposes.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jason Koebler

From: Michigan Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development

Subject: FOIA requests regarding mystery seeds

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Dear Ms. Jeffries and Mr. Koebler -

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is aware of your FOIA requests regarding information relative to the mysterious seed issue across the U.S. MDARD would like to schedule time with you to discuss the requests to see if there are ways to narrow the scope to be able to provide them as affordably as possible.

Would you have some time next week to have a call with MDARD's Director of Legal Affairs and myself?

Thank you,
Jen

Jennifer Holton, APR
Director of Communications
MI Dept. of Agriculture & Rural Development
E: holtonj@michigan.gov<mailto:holtonj@michigan.gov>
M: 517-242-2575
D: 517-284-5724

From: Michigan Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development

Subject: FW: Michigan Freedom of Information Act Request: Mystery Seeds (Michigan Department Of Agriculture)

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Good Morning Mr. Koebler, attached is our response to your FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jamie Guardiola
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Office of Legal Affairs and Emergency Management
PO Box 30017
Lansing, Michigan 48909

From: Michigan Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development

Subject: FW: Michigan Freedom of Information Act Request: Mystery Seeds (Michigan Department Of Agriculture)

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Good Afternoon Mr. Koebler, attached is our response to your FOIA request.

Thank you,

Jamie Guardiola
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Office of Legal Affairs and Emergency Management
PO Box 30017
Lansing, Michigan 48909

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