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.

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Address

Boston Office

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

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West Springfield Office - Mailing Address

138 Memorial Drive, Suite 42, West Springfield, MA 01089

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West Springfield Office - Physical location

42 Century Way, West Springfield, MA 01089

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Lakeville Office

30 Riverside Drive, Suite 202, Lakeville, MA 02347

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Phone

Boston 617-626-1700

8:45 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

West Springfield 413-726-2002

8:45 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Lakeville 774-419-1800

8:45 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Fax

Boston 617-626-1850

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.

Report Spotted Lanternfly

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Pesticide Examination and Licensing Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs Find a Farmers' Market

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

Recent news & announcements from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Press Release

State public health officials announce season’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample

7/11/2019 Department of Public Health

Residents urged to use bug spray to avoid getting bitten

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Declares November 29, 2019 as “Green Friday”

11/29/2019 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Declaration Made to Recognize Massachusetts’ Christmas Tree Farms and Nurseries
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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million for Cranberry Farm Improvements

10/29/2019 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Press Release

State officials announce additional aerial spraying for EEE in critical and high risk communities

9/16/2019 Department of Public Health

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Upcoming Events from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Dairy Promotion Board Meeting 2-20-20

75 North Dr, Westborough, MA 01581

Thursday, February 20, 2020

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pesticide Advisory Council Meeting - 3/9/20

1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108

Monday, March 9, 2020

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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