MDAR's List of Translated Content

Learn more about the Programs and Services MDAR offers.

Learn more about how to request Language Services at MDAR.

Use this form to Self-Identify as a Socially Disadvantaged Farmer.

This document aids residential poultry producers in the methods of caring for poultry and of handling the waste products.

All poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys) can carry salmonella at any point during their lifetime. Most of the time, they won’t show any signs of illness. Taking the steps outlined in this document can help reduce the risk of people or birds contracting salmonella.

This document details biosecurity practices for Doggy Daycares, Boarding Facilities, Kennels, and Groomers.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been found in either wild water birds, domestic birds, or both across the entire country. including Massachusetts and all other New England states. This document highlights some of the ways you can protect your backyard flock from biosecurity risks.

Avian flu is a naturally occurring viral infection in birds, primarily waterfowl (ducks and geese) caused by influenza A viruses. This document answers a variety of Frequently Asked Questions about Avian Flu.

Good poultry management practices are the key to producing quality eggs. This document details best egg-handling practices for Backyard Producers.

This document details the official ID process for livestock animals.

This document details definitions related to the Rabies Protocol for dogs and cats exposed to wildlife.

This form is Mass Animal Fund Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Request Form. Follow the listed instructions to submit.

This document is a Mass Animal Fund Voucher Request for Outdoor Cats.

This document is a Mass Animal Fund Emergency Pet Care Form. Directions for submission are detailed on the Mass Animal Fund website.

Learn more about the Mass Animal Fund!

Spotted lanternfly (“SLF”, scientific name Lycorma delicatula) was accidentally introduced into the United States around 2014, on shipments of crushed stone sent to a business in Pennsylvania. Since then, this pest has been unintentionally spread to other states in many ways. Read this document to learn more.

The Pesticide Examination and License Information Bulletin is your guide to pesticide examination for the purpose of obtaining a Massachusetts pesticide applicator license or certification.

Learn more about the application of pesticides to lawns.

Learn more about indoor pesticide applications and how to minimize human exposure.

Learn more about how mosquitos and ticks are controlled and treated.

Fill out this form to request to be notified of an Aerial Spray or Wide Area Emergency Operation Conducted by the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board

Fill out this form to request exclusion from Wide Area Pesticide Applications.

Experiencing flooding on your farm? Learn more about how to handle flooded produce and conduct risk assessments.

This document details Compliance Criteria for Commonwealth Quality Program/Massachusetts Good Agricultural Practices and Inspections Under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule.

This document is MDAR's Audit and Inspection Checklist for the Produce Safety Program.

This document details regulations in regards to enforcement of federal standards related to growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce for human consumption.

This document provides translated copies of the Farmland Action Plan's Executive Summary

See when your favorite produce is available!

Read more about the benefits of buying local foods.

Use this form to order MassGrown and Fresher Marketing Materials.

Learn how to use the MassGrown Map to search for nearby Farmers' Markets, CSA Farms, Agricultural Fairs, Garden Centers, and much more!

Use this application to apply to vend during 2 special days at this year’s Big E, Massachusetts Day on September 19, 2024 (“MA Day Event”) and Harvest England Day on September 27, 2024 (“Harvest NE Event”). Applications for 2024 have closed. Check back for a 2025 application.

Use this application to apply to vend at the 17-day Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) Event. 2024 applications are currently closed. 2025 applications will be available on MDAR's Massachusetts State Exposition Building Webpage shortly.

An agricultural directional sign is a special highway sign that directs motorists to farms that are open to the public, but not located on state highways. Use this application to request signage for your farm.

Read more about the minimum requirements for a Massachusetts Farmers' Market.

To offer a coupon within the state of Massachusetts this Campaign Notice must be completed and returned at least thirty days prior to the start of the marketing or promotional campaign. Submission directions are included in the application.