Department of Agricultural Resources

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/agr/

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Agricultural Resources is to provide a safe, local supply of high quality agricultural products, enhance and promote the economic viability and environmental sustainability of Massachusetts's agriculture and preserve farmland resources throughout the Commonwealth.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 20

Department of Food and Agriculture

MGL C. 128

Agriculture and Conservation

MGL C. 129

Livestock Disease Control

MGL C. 132B

Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act

MGL C. 94A

Milk Control

MGL C. 94

Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs and Various Articles

MGL C. 61A

Assessment & Taxation of Agricultural & Horticultural Land

MGL C. 40A S. 3

Zoning

MGL C. 111 S. 125A

Public Health Nuisances

MGL C. 90 S. 9

Motor Vehicles & Aircraft - Motor Vehicles

MGL C. 10 S. 64

Retired Greyhound Care & Adoption

MGL C. 10 S. 65

Greyhound Adoption Trust Fund

MGL C. 252 S. 2

State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board

Regulations

330 CMR

Department of Agricultural Resources