Department of Agricultural Resources

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. These divisions are 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. 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
MGL C. 140 S. 138-141	Licenses

Regulations

CMR
330 CMR	Department of Agricultural Resources
333 CMR	Pesticide Regulations