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As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth comes to a close, Commissioner Randle encourages the MA agricultural community to get involved in our peer-to-peer support network. Learn more about our Peer Support Network at the #MassGrownWellness website youtube.com/watch?v=KxSIgT…

Great to join with our sister agency MassDCR and MNLA at @BemisFarms this morning to kick off another Growing Wild initiative! For more information on how you can get your hands on a free pollinator habitat starter kit, click here: rb.gy/x3rj7

MDAR Announces Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus Grant Program (LFPA Plus) Complete details of LFPA and the LFPA Plus Programs and upcoming webinars here: mass.gov/service-detail…

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: massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=…

.Dept. of Agriculture 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 massnrc.org/pests/albrepor… #TreeCheckMonth #ALB

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: massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=…

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: mass.gov/how-to/apply-f…

Natural Disaster Recovery Program for Agriculture Now Open for Applications us21.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=…

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. mailchi.mp/mass.gov/mdarn…

October is Firewood Month, and that has us thinking about roasting marshmallows, cozy warm houses, and the impact moving firewood has on invasive species. massnrc.org/pests/blog/?p=…

It's cranberry season! Read all about the Commonwealth's official berry in this week's blog post: ow.ly/tKTR50Q5fbM

MDAR Request for Statements of Interest to Purchase 147 Acres of APR Land in Dalton, MA. Details here: mass.gov/info-details/r…

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.

Today, we’re thrilled to unveil our inaugural report highlighting a year of achievements under the Healey-Driscoll Admin! With 1% of the state’s budget, we made significant strides to decarbonize, build resilience, protect natural resources, and advance environmental justice.

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. Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca Tepper Governor Maura Healey

MDAR's Farm & Market Report - February/March Issue us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=0656e10435e…

Thank you to Rep. Jim McGovern for his continued advocacy to strengthen the local food system in #Massachusetts!

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 forms.office.com/r/DEfgZ50sXW

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 forms.office.com/r/wHn9Mqgpx8

Grateful to our hardworking dairy farmers for practicing stringent safety standards to provide consumers in Massachusetts with safe and HPAI-free milk.