Web Site:

www.mass.gov/agr

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is to ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in Massachusetts.

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