Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
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The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is a state agency responsible for supporting and regulating agriculture, promoting local food systems, and protecting natural resources in Massachusetts.
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
agriculture agency
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state government agency → |
| appliesToJurisdiction |
Massachusetts
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| country |
United States
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| goal |
promote access to local food for Massachusetts residents
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protect land, water, and other natural resources related to agriculture in Massachusetts → support a viable Massachusetts agricultural industry → |
| hasResponsibility |
administering agricultural grant and incentive programs
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coordinating with federal agricultural agencies → coordinating with local governments on agricultural issues → ensuring the safety of the Massachusetts food supply from farms → implementing state agricultural laws and regulations → overseeing animal health programs in Massachusetts → overseeing certain pesticide regulations in Massachusetts → overseeing plant health and pest management programs in Massachusetts → promoting Massachusetts-grown agricultural products → promoting local food systems in Massachusetts → protecting agricultural natural resources in Massachusetts → regulating agricultural activities in Massachusetts → supporting Massachusetts agriculture → supporting agricultural economic development → supporting agricultural land use planning → supporting farmland protection and preservation → supporting urban agriculture initiatives in Massachusetts → |
| headquartersLocation |
Boston, Massachusetts
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| industry |
agriculture
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environmental protection → food and beverage regulation → |
| jurisdiction |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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| locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity |
Massachusetts
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| operatesIn |
agricultural policy
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food systems development → natural resource conservation → |
| parentOrganization |
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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| partOf |
Government of Massachusetts
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| sector |
public sector
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| shortName |
MDAR
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| website |
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-agricultural-resources
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs of Massachusetts → |
oversees |