News and Announcements

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Confirms Advisory Committee to Begin Implementation of Ollie’s Law to Improve Safety for Pets Staying at Boarding Kennels

2/21/2025 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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State Officials Provide Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported Across Massachusetts

1/29/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Recommendations aim to support public health, agriculture, and wildlife amid ongoing monitoring efforts

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State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese and Other Wildlife

1/19/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $3.6 Million in Grants to Support Farmers

12/17/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Applauds Recent USDA Federal Order to Test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds

12/09/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to identify 100% negative results from dairy herd testing for HPAI

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares Friday, November 29, 2024, as “Green Friday”

11/29/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $24.6 Million in Grants to Improve Food Security and Resiliency Across Massachusetts

10/30/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares October “Massachusetts Cranberry Month”

10/08/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

State Officials Visit a Cranberry Bog in Southeastern Massachusetts and Encourage Residents to Purchase Local Cranberry Products

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State Officials Announce 100% Negative Results for HPAI Testing in Dairy Herds

9/16/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Massachusetts Building to Open for Business During Big E Fair

9/12/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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State Officials Announce Start of Mosquito Spraying for EEE

8/26/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

Spraying set to begin on Tuesday, August 27th and continue over several evenings

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State Agricultural Officials Announce Winners of the 2024 Massachusetts Tomato Contest

8/20/2024 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Farmers from Ipswich, North Easton, Raynham, and Sharon take top honors at 39th annual event

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Farmers Market Week

8/02/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils First-Ever Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail, Highlighting Local Dairy Industry and Small Businesses

7/25/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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MDAR Fines Rural T.A.N.K. Rescue for Unlicensed Operation and Transporting Sick Canines into Massachusetts

7/16/2024 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources