Tag: MDAR
Nine Massachusetts Counties Designated Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on August 15, 2022, that Secretary Vilsack has designated nine (9) Massachusetts Counties as primary natural disaster areas due to the 2022 drought. […]
Massachusetts Dairy Co-Packing Program – Apply for Technical Assistance
Dairy farmers can apply for one-on-one technical assistance from Farm Credit East to explore working with a co-packer to develop a farm-branded value-added product line.
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 […]
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 […]
Calling All Dairy Farmers—Dairy-Focused Virtual Grant Workshop
MDAR is hosting a virtual grant workshop specifically for Massachusetts dairy farmers as part of a USDA-funded project on increasing profits for Massachusetts dairy farmers. Who: Massachusetts Dairy Farmers When: […]
The Big E is canceled this year but you can still connect with exhibitors!
The Big E in West Springfield would normally be in full swing right now. While there will not be a fair to attend this year, MDAR still wants to recognize […]
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Update
As the administration, EEA, and MDAR have recognized the severe impacts of the drought on our farmers during the 2020 production season, the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) program has […]
June is Dairy Month!
Massachusetts is home to 115 dairy farms who work year round to create delicious nutritious products. During the past couple of months, dairy farmers have continued to work hard to produce […]
Dairy Tax Credit Public Hearing
Click here to download the notice of public hearing.
