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.
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.
- MDAR Staff Directory
- The Farm and Market Report
- Statistics
- Calendar
- Public Records Request
- MDAR programs and services A-Z
Recent Updates
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State health officials announce fifth human case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts (9/26/22)
- 2022 Tomato Contest Winners
- Report Spotted Lanternfly
- Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement(LFPA) Program
- Self-identify as a Socially-Disadvantaged Farmer or Producer
- Animal Health Order - Temporary Ban of Poultry Exhibitions
- Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan
- Environmental Justice
- Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
Civil Rights and Non-discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure
Recent news & announcements
Upcoming Events
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