The Department’s mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.
What We Do
We support, regulate and enhance the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill agriculture’s role in energy conservation and production.
- Staff Directory
- Programs and Services A-Z
- Calendar
- The Farm and Market Report
- Statistics
- Environmental Justice
- Public Records Request
- Request a Translation of an MDAR Document
- Civil Rights and Non-discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure
Recent Updates
- Grants Now Taking Applications:
- Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Now Taking Proposals - deadline April 5th
- Exhibitor Opportunities at the MA Building at the Big E This Fall – 1 to 17 day Options
- Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Now Taking Proposals - Deadline March 29th
- MDAR: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates
- Notice of Public Hearing - Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List 4-26-24
- 2023 Agricultural Flooding Guidance and Resources
- MassGrown Wellness - Agricultural Community Mental Health & Wellness Program
- Report Spotted Lanternfly
- Self-identify as a Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer or Producer
- Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan