Presentation and Discussion - Creating a Buy-Protect-Sell Program for MDAR - 11/19/2025

MDAR is moving forward with the development of a Buy-Protect-Sell (BPS) program, supported by newly granted legislative authority to buy and sell land while ensuring its permanent protection. This will be an important tool in helping mitigate farmland loss, and will allow the department to move to purchase farmland when it becomes available for sale and apply permanent restrictions to ensure it does not convert to other uses in the future.

MDAR staff have been actively researching and shaping the framework for this initiative and are now ready to share preliminary concepts for feedback. Input from community members, farmers, land trusts, landowners, and other stakeholders is essential to help shape a program that reflects the needs and values of Massachusetts’ agricultural community.

Join a presentation and discussion on MDAR’s Buy-Protect-Sell (BPS) Program, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about MDAR’s vision for the program, ask questions, and share your perspective.  The presentation will give an overview of potential methods for project selection, land acquisition processes, protection pathways, buyer selection, an alternative land licensing option, and program funding sources. At the end of the presentation, ample time will be provided for Q+A. 

This event is oriented towards anyone.  This is an introductory presentation to the concept and first discussion. 

Note: The webinar will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the presentation and have questions or comments, please contact Jasper Cowley.