Department of Agricultural Resources
Data Current as of:  7/11/2011

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Web Site:

www.mass.gov/agr

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' (MDAR) mission is to ensure the long-term viability of local agriculture in Massachusetts. MDAR is comprised of four key divisions - Agricultural Development, Animal Health, Crop and Pest Services, and Technical Assistance - tasked to support, regulate, and enhance the Commonwealth's agricultural community. Through its strong partnerships with municipal and federal entities, farmers and farming associations, MDAR's services provide support for continued successful cultivation of a thriving and diversified agricultural industry, economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfilling agriculture's role in energy conservation and production.

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. 252 S. 2

State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board

MGL C. 140 S. 138-141

Licenses

Regulations

330 CMR

Department of Agricultural Resources

333 CMR

Pesticide Regulations