Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

The Department’s mission is to help keep the Massachusetts’ food supply safe and secure, and to work to keep Massachusetts agriculture economically and environmentally sound.

Contact Us

Address

251 Causeway St, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02114-2151

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Amherst Office

101 University Drive, Suite C4, Amherst, MA 01002

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Phone

Boston 617-626-1700

8:45 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Amherst 413-548-1900

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Fax

Boston 617-626-1850

Amherst 413-548-1901

Who we serve

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.

Looking for Massachusetts grown and produced products? Visit our gateway to MassGrown farm products, specialty foods, and fun ag-tivities!

MDAR programs and services A-Z.

Top actions & services

Pesticide Examination and Licensing

Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs

Find a Farmers' Market

More actions & services

Farmers Market Program

Public Records Requests for the Department of Agricultural Resources

MDAR Boards and Commissions

The APR Program – Looking Forward

Rights of Way Vegetation Management

Massachusetts grown...and fresher Program

Recent news & announcements from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Support Urban Agriculture

11/13/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Nine Urban Farming Enterprises Receive $315,000 in Funding
Press Release

State Officials Celebrate Massachusetts Day at Big E

9/20/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts Building Highlights Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism across the State
Press Release

State Agricultural Officials Announce Winners of 2018 Massachusetts Tomato Contest

8/21/2018 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Farmers from West Bridgewater, North Easton, and Sharon take top honors at 34th annual event

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Upcoming Events from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Pesticide Board Meeting - 12-11-2018

19 Staniford Street, Conference RM 612 A & B, 6th FL, Boston, MA 02114

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Food Policy Council Meeting

1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581

Friday, January 25, 2019

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

See all events

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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