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.

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 programs and services A-Z

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Pesticide Examination and Licensing Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs MassGrown Exchange

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MDAR Boards and Commissions Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program Massachusetts grown...and fresher Program Produce Safety Program Rights of Way Vegetation Management Farmers Market Program

Recent news & announcements from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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State Health Officials Announce Seventh Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts

9/16/2021 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

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State health officials announce West Nile virus infection in an alpaca and increased risk levels in Massachusetts

9/10/2021 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

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MDAR Announces the Opening of the Massachusetts State Exposition Building for the 2021 “Big E” Fair

9/17/2021 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $15 Million in Support for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program

9/15/2021 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Second Round of Funding Will Increase Access to Fresh Local Food, Strengthen Local Food System
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State Agricultural Officials Announce Winners of 2021 Massachusetts Tomato Contest

8/24/2021 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Farmers from Agawam, Montague, Raynham, and Pepperell take top honors at 36th annual event

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