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
- Agricultural Cranberry Enhancement Program (ACEP) - deadline December 12th
- Climate Smart for Agriculture Program - deadline January 7th
- Box Tree Moth Quarantine Issued in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan
- Report Spotted Lanternfly
- Self-identify as a Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer or Producer
- MassGrown Wellness - Agricultural Community Mental Health & Wellness Program