Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
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The official Twitter of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Tweets from the Commissioner Ashley Randle marked AR.
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2010
Grateful to our hardworking dairy farmers for practicing stringent safety standards to provide consumers in Massachusetts with safe and HPAI-free milk.
This kind of proactive and comprehensive testing is so important for the safety of our residents. Thank you to @MassDeptAgr and our dairy farmers for your hard work ensuring local milk stays safe for all.
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Are you a landowner who has been thinking about the future of your land? Come to the Agricultural Preservation Restriction program informational session at Ioka Farm in #Hancock to learn how MDAR can offer options for you and future generations! RSVP at
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If you’re a farmer interested in learning more about the Agricultural Preservation Restriction program, stop by our upcoming informational session in North Hadley hosted by our APR staff. Get all the details and enjoy a complementary breakfast! RSVP at
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@MassDEP in coordination with MDAR, announces free assistance for agricultural businesses to reduce food waste and compost. Contact RecyclingWorks at info@recyclingworksma.com.
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Thank you to @RepMcGovern for his continued advocacy to strengthen the local food system in #Massachusetts!
In Massachusetts we’re investing in building healthier, hunger-free communities. You can count on me to continue being a strong advocate for bringing federal dollars back home, and partnering with incredible state grant programs to support innovative food security work.
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MDAR's Farm & Market Report - February/March Issue
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Governor Healey’s FY25 State Budget Creates a New Division of Food Security to oversee food security infrastructure grants, emergency food assistance, and local food supply investments. @MassEEA @EEASecretary @MassGovernor
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RT @MassEEA: Today, we’re thrilled to unveil our inaugural report highlighting a year of achievements under the Healey-Driscoll Admin! With…
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We will always stand in support of our farming community and are thankful to our partners in the Administration and Legislature for standing with us.
We’re proud to help 347 Massachusetts farmers recover and rebuild after an unprecedented year of devastating crop losses.
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MDAR Request for Statements of Interest to Purchase 147 Acres of APR Land in Dalton, MA. Details here:
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RT @mastatelibrary: It's cranberry season! Read all about the Commonwealth's official berry in this week's blog post:
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October is Firewood Month, and that has us thinking about roasting marshmallows, cozy warm houses, and the impact moving firewood has on invasive species.
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Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program Open for Applications - MDAR is accepting applications for a new grant program to support MA farmers markets. Funds can be used for marketing, promotion, consumer education, planning, and infrastructure.
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Natural Disaster Recovery Program for Agriculture Now Open for Applications
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Organic Certification Cost Share Program now open. The deadline to submit applications is November 1st. Reimbursements are limited to 75% of an operation’s certification costs, up to a maximum of $750. Details and application:
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Box tree moth found in Barnstable County MDAR is alerting MA residents that the invasive pest attacks boxwood shrubs and was recently confirmed on Barnstable County. If you see it outside B county, report it. Details here:
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.@usda has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetles (ALB) so during this late summertime season, please check your trees for any signs or presence of these invasive insects and report any findings at #TreeCheckMonth #ALB
Is something eating your trees? It's Tree Check Month! Take 5 minutes to check your trees for signs of insect attacks, especially Asian longhorned beetle ( and report any finds #ALB #TreeCheckMonth @USDA_APHIS @StopALB
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Notice of Public Hearing - MDAR holding public hearing 8/22/23, to hear testimony from the public regarding the intent to add Callery pear/Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana) and Wall-lettuce (Mycelis muralis) to the Prohibited Plant List. Details here:
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MDAR Announces Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus Grant Program (LFPA Plus) Complete details of LFPA and the LFPA Plus Programs and upcoming webinars here:
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