Department of Agricultural Resources

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. Through its four divisions - Agricultural Conservation & Technical Assistance, Agricultural Markets, Animal Health and Crop and Pest Services - MDAR strives to support, regulate and enhance the rich diversity of the Commonwealth's agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill 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

 

Reports:

• 2014 Massachusetts Dept of Agricultural Resources Annual Report