Last Reviewed by MLTC: 12/11/2025
State programs offering grants, financial assistance, and targeted support services to farmers and agricultural producers across Massachusetts.
Documents:
1. Agricultural Grants and Financial Assistance Programs (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources)
Comprehensive directory of state agricultural grants, cost-share programs, and financial assistance opportunities administered by MDAR.
Resource: https://www.mass.gov/guides/agricultural-grants-and-financial-assistance-programs
2. . Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources)
Official state explanation of the APR Program, including eligibility criteria, program requirements, and the process for permanently protecting farmland through agricultural conservation restrictions.
Resource: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/agricultural-preservation-restriction-apr-program-details
3. Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Producers (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources)
State resource page offering funding options, technical assistance, and support programs for historically underserved agricultural producers.
Resource: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/resources-for-historically-underserved-farmers-and-producers