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Pesticide Examination and Licensing
The Pesticide Program conducts the examination, licensing, and certification of pesticide applicators.
Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs
MDAR offers various grants and funding programs for agricultural projects. This guide provides an overview of each grant. You can view more information about each program by clicking on the link in the description.
MDAR Boards and Commissions
Our mission is to support, regulate, and promote the Commonwealth’s agricultural future is enhanced by the various boards and commissions upon which the Department draws expertise and guidance.
Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program
Preserving and Protecting Agricultural Land
Farmers Market Program
The Farmers Market Program provides technical assistance to individuals and groups trying to start a Farmers Market and helps farmers find appropriate farmers markets to participate in.
Produce Safety Program
Promoting, supporting, and regulating the safe production and marketing of fresh produce in Massachusetts.
Rights of Way Vegetation Management
The Department has regulatory jurisdiction over herbicide application in rights-of-way (ROW) areas. 333 CMR 11.00 contains provisions for the use of herbicides as part of vegetation management in support of the functioning and use of ROWs.
Massachusetts grown...and fresher Program
Logo developed to identify Massachusetts grown products