Programs & Services

2022-2023 Agricultural Winter Storm Damage Assessment Form

Fees

Air Pollution

Two air pollution control districts have jurisdiction in Sonoma County, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District (NSCAPCD) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).

Direct Marketing Program

The Sonoma County Certified Farmers’ Markets were established to provide raw agricultural products directly to the consumer throughout the county. This office inspects certified growing sites and markets to preserve the integrity of the direct marketing program.

Frost Protection for Vineyards & Orchards

The Sonoma County Vineyard and Orchard Frost Protection Ordinance requires the registration of all vineyard and orchard frost water protection systems in the Russian River Watershed with the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture (the Agricultural Commissioner).

Hazardous Materials Program

In 1993, the Board of Supervisors designated this department to inspect all agricultural facilities for compliance with hazardous materials and hazardous waste laws and regulations.

Nursery and Seed Inspection

Pesticide Use Enforcement

The function of this program is to oversee, monitor and evaluate the use, records, storage and sales of pesticides as required in the California Food and Agricultural Code, the California Code of Regulations and the Business and Professions Code. In carrying out these functions, the department protects the food, feed and fiber sources, the environment and people, including the public and agricultural workers.