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MDFA Celebrates 150 Years of Service

One of the oldest state agencies in the nation, the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 150th birthday. Established on April 21st, 1852 and then called the State Board of Agriculture, the Department is marking the milestone by announcing the "150 Faces of Massachusetts Agriculture" project and introducing a new logo.