Massachusetts Association of Agricultural Commissions 2016 Annual Meeting and Educational Sessions 

Join MAAC for our Annual Meeting and Educational Sessions!

Session A - Existing MA Animal Regulations, Processes and Oversights, verses Pending Bills and Ballot Questions - A panel discussion of existing regulations and inspections process with respect to MDAR, HB 713 "An Act to Promote the Care and Wellbeing of Livestock" and the possible outcome with the HSUS supported Ballot Question.  Also, an update on the Avian influenza.

Session B - Food Safety Modernization Act and Commonwealth Quality Program for MA Farmers - Michael Botelho of MDAR to present the latest information

Italian Buffet Lunch, Legislative Updates on Ag Issues and MAAC Annual Meeting

Session C - Pesticide Session for Beginning to Experienced Farmers with BMP's for Neonicotinoid practices. Also, worker safety protocols - 2 pesticide credits -  Taryn LaScola, Pesticide Inspector, MDAR

Session D - What are GMO's?  Kimberly O'Brien of Monsanto will take this topic head on with the process, updates in this technology, testing procedures, product safety and innovations

Our education sessions are for Ag Com members, farmers and agricultural enthusiasts focusing on science and current issues. The full schedule of the event and a registration form for check payments can be found on www.massagcom.org/Events.php

Only Ag Coms who have joined MAAC can vote at the Annual Meeting.  If your Ag Com has not yet joined MAAC, please join us for a free membership www.massagcom.org/join.php