Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) supports, regulates and enhances 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. 

They offer many services and forms of assistance! Funding programs cover a wide variety of needs within the agricultural and food system to help farmers address challenges from economic viability to climate resilience while strengthening our overall food system.

MDAR Resources

  1. MDAR Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs – an overview of MDAR’s grant and funding programs, along with helpful tips on applying for MDAR assistance
  2. MDAR Programs and Services Booklet – a printable PDF document that explains the major programs and services MDAR offers, along with QR codes to direct you to more information
  3. MassGrown Map – The MassGrown map allows you to search the entire state for everything agriculture – farm stands, CSAs, farmers markets, agricultural fairs, maply syrup, and more!
  4. MDAR Grants Story Map – This story map contains a wealth of information that highlights the work of MDAR overtime