News & Call to Action
Dairy farmers are keeping it real in the Berkshires, and they need our help.
Making ends meet is even tougher this year for the 17 Berkshire family farms that supply Massachusetts with milk.
Apply for a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Electric Solicitation Grant
MassDEP will accept applications for these competitive awards through August 24, 2022.
Facts About Milk!
Do you know the nine essential nutrients in milk create a nutrient powerhouse? Milk’s ingredients and nutrients differ from popular non-dairy options like almond milk, cashew milk, or soy milk. […]
New England Farmer Microgrants Program—applications are now live!
The New England Farmer Microgrants Program is a small grants program designed to provide direct financial assistance to farmers in the region. As part of the Western New England Regenerative […]
Public dairy showcase near Boston
For many farmers, dealing with state government regulators is not the most appealing part of the job — not by a long shot. Massachusetts dairy farmer Mark Duffy not only has to deal with state regulators, but he also works the farm the state owns — in a 1,000-acre state park.
New app available for Dairy Revenue Protection tool
Enables dairy producers to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection insurance coverage.
National Dairy Month: A message from MDAR Commissioner John Lebeaux
We are planning to be out in the field as much as we can this year! In honor of June is National Dairy Month, we’ll be doing some dairy tours […]
Producers with crop insurance to receive benefit for cover crops
A significant number of dairy farmers insure their silage and grain corn and could benefit from this program but the deadline to report is June 15, 2021!
Helping Massachusetts Dairy Farmers Navigate Grant Opportunities
Unsure of which grant best fits your farm’s needs? MDAR has created a new tool to help dairy farmers navigate state and federal grant opportunities. The tool helps farmers narrow […]
MDAR to Delay CEU Policy During the 2021 Audit Cycle
On February 11, 2021, the Department issued a notice to licensed applicators outlining the new requirements regarding Continuing Education Units (“CEUs”). The notice stated that an applicator could obtain all […]
