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Agriculture / Weights & Measures
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures enforces the laws and regulations of the California Food and Agriculture Code, the California Business & Professions Code and the California Code of Regulations while serving at the discretion of the County Board of Supervisors and CDFA's Secretary of Food & Agriculture. Sonoma County's Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures employs a staff of thirty-nine people and has its main office in Santa Rosa, with a small satellite office with limited public hours in the city of Sonoma.
Vision:
- A thriving agricultural industry, healthy community, environment, and economy
Mission:
- To promote and protect agriculture, the health and safety of our community, environment and the economy through education and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures office is open to the public beginning. Normal business hours are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
The Sonoma office hours are Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm or by appointment.
To access our services, you may call (707) 565-2371 or send an email to SonomaAg@sonoma-county.org. Documents may also be placed in the locked drop box outside the front door of our main office. Voicemail, email, drop box, and mail are checked regularly each business day.
Upcoming Events
June 18, 2024
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.
Quick Links
Certified Farmers' Markets in Sonoma County
Locally grown, fresh fruit and vegetables benefit the consumer & the environment
Transgenic Contamination Prevention (GMO)
The purpose is to protect native plants, trees, and animals from transgenic contamination
Sonoma County Cannabis Program
Permits for cultivation and distribution, taxes, policy, personal use, and more.
Remote Office
Sonoma Office
19722 Eighth Street East
Sonoma, CA 95476
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Sonoma office hours:
Tuesday, Thursday
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Effective October 1, 2022:
Wednesday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm or by appointment