The Department’s mission is to cultivate a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promote a safe and resilient food system, and preserve a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers.
Frequently Requested Information
Find Farms, Farmers Markets, and Fairs
Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs
Pesticide Examination and Licensing
Boards and Commissions
Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program
MassGrown Exchange
MDAR's Environmental Justice Program
Massachusetts Farmland Action Plan
Report Spotted Lanternfly
What We Do
We support, regulate, protect and enhance the Commonwealth’s agricultural community by enforcing economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health policies, as well as preserving farmland, providing technical assistance to help farms become more energy efficient, and promoting "MassGrown" farms, crops and products.
- Staff Directory
- Programs and Services A-Z
- Calendar
- The Farm and Market Report
- Statistics
- Request a Translation of an MDAR Document
Grant Programs Now Open for Applications
- Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program - deadline May 4
- Climate Smart Agriculture Program - deadline May 7
- Urban Agriculture Program - deadline May 18
- Food Ventures Program - deadline May 28
Agricultural Grant Writing Assistance List