Department of Agricultural Resources

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/agr/

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' mission is to support, promote and enhance the long term viability of Massachusetts agriculture with the aim of helping the state's agricultural businesses become as economically and environmental sound as possible. By so doing our farmers will continue to support and maintain thousands of acres of valuable open space for the benefit of the state's economy and environment.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 20: Department of Food and Agriculture
MGL C. 128: Agriculture and Conservation
MGL C. 129: Livestock Disease Control
MGL C. 132B: Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act
MGL C. 94A: Milk Control
MGL C. 94: Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs and Various Articles
MGL C. 61A: Assessment & Taxation of Agricultural & Horticultural Land
MGL C. 40A S. 3: Zoning
MGL C. 111 S. 125A: Public Health Nuisances
MGL C. 90 S. 9: Motor Vehicles & Aircraft - Motor Vehicles
MGL C. 10 S. 64: Retired Greyhound Care & Adoption
MGL C. 10 S. 65: Greyhound Adoption Trust Fund
MGL C. 252 S. 2: State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board

Regulations

330 CMR: Department of Agricultural Resources