The Department’s mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.
What We Do
We support, regulate and enhance the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill agriculture’s role in energy conservation and production.
- Staff Directory
- Programs and Services A-Z
- Calendar
- The Farm and Market Report
- Statistics
- Environmental Justice
- Public Records Request
- Request a Translation of an MDAR Document
- Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan
- Report Spotted Lanternfly
- Self-identify as a Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer or Producer
- Civil Rights and Non-discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure
- Learn more about MDAR’s Climate Program
Recent Updates
- Farmers Market Week - August 3 - 9 - Celebrate by visiting a farmers market near you.
- Urban Agriculture Week - August 10 - 16 - Week long events celebrating and spotlighting Urban Ag farms
- Commissioner's Letter to USDA
- MassGrown Magazine - Hidden Harvest - NEW - 2025 Edition
- Box Tree Moth Quarantine Issued in Massachusetts