Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)

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.

Recent Updates

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito sample  

7/23/2025 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray when outdoors

Press Release

State health officials announce first animal case of WNV in Massachusetts (Corrected) 

7/15/2025 Department of Public Health

People urged to take precautions against mosquito bites

Public Meeting Notices

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources information

Image credits:  Liz West

Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

Please do not include personal or contact information.
Feedback