Freshen up Your License Plate

Special MA Ag license plate in produce basket

Change your Massachusetts license plate to show your support of local farmers and sustainable food systems - everywhere you drive!   

The fee for switching to a "Choose Fresh & Local" Massachusetts license plate goes toward helping new farms get started and grow. Equipment. Training. Business support. By choosing our special license plate, you will be making an impactful tax-deductible contribution every two years at renewal that goes directly to New Entry and Mass Farmers Markets. Help sustain a vibrant local food system for years to come; sign up is easy!   

Get Your Plate: 

  1. Go to the RMV's webpage here for ordering a special license plate 
  2. Select "Choose Fresh & Local (MA Food Plate)" 
  3. Pay a 1-time plate changeover fee of $20, along with a tax-deductible special plate fee of $40 + general registration* fees that recur every two years.  
  4. Receive your MA Food Plate in the mail and get it on the road! 
  5. Renew your registration every two years paying $100 ($60 general registration + $40 tax-deductible special plate fee) 

*Please note: The General Registration fee for the new plates when you change over will be determined on where you are in your registration cycle and may not be the full $60.

Car with special license plate

Looking for more ways to help? 

Spread the word! Use the #MAFoodPlate hashtag and tag New Entry in your social media posts. Want outreach materials to share? Reach out to us at nesfp@tufts.edu