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