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Spring Plastic Recycling Day--May 19th 2025
The Department of Agriculture plans to hold plastic container recycling events twice per year. Read full story
Evento de reciclaje de plastic - May 19th 2025
El Departamento de Agricultura tiene previsto celebrar actos de reciclaje de envases de plástico dos veces al año. Read full story
CANCELLED-North Bay Pest Fest: April 8th in Petaluma
Marin County Dept. of Agriculture & Marin UCCE have cancelled the North Bay Pest Fest 2025. Read full story
Virtual Small Producer Workshop hosted by the Egg Safety and Quality Management Program: April 22nd
The Small Producer Outreach Program within the Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) invites small flock egg producers and backyard flock enthusiasts to a Virtual Small Producer Workshop April 22nd. Read full story
Proposed Fee Changes Effective July 1, 2025 - Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story
Survey to Explore Farmers' Perception and Behavior Towards Climate Change
Farmers, ranchers, and growers are invited to participate in a short online survey to capture their expertise in facing climate effects in water management and crop production, while asking for implemented adaptation measures and observed barriers. The survey is anonymous and can be filled via mobile phone and computer. It is available in English and Spanish, and the response time is no more than 10-12 minutes. Read full story
2024 Point Fire Agricultural Crop Damage Assessment Form
The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) is conducting a preliminary data capture to evaluate potential damage and/or loss sustained during the June 2024 Point Fire in Sonoma County. AWM may contact the reporting party for additional information. Data collected is for AGRICULTURAL CROP RELATED damage and/or loss only. All information is confidential. This information will be used to compile a damage assessment report for Sonoma County in order to qualify Sonoma County for possible federal assistance. Read full story
Agricultural Pass Program activated
The Agricultural Pass Program is activated. People with a valid Ag Pass may enter Zone SON-2E2 (Dry Creek Valley) to conduct approved agricultural activities. Be sure to present your ag pass to the peace officer staffing the road closure and follow his/her instructions. Program rules and FAQs are on the County Ag Commissioner website. Read full story
Proposed Fee Changes 2024-2025
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 26, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa. The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions. Read full story
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