North Bay Pest Fest: April 8th in Petaluma
Marin County Dept. of Agriculture & Marin UCCE will be hosting the North Bay Pest Fest 2025: ISHB/MOB to discuss and train on wood boring insects including Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB) and Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB).
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North Bay Pest Fest: April 8th in Petaluma
Marin County Dept. of Agriculture & Marin UCCE will be hosting the North Bay Pest Fest 2025: ISHB/MOB to discuss and train on wood boring insects including Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB) and Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB).
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.
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.
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Sonoma County sees an 18.8 percent increase in total value of agricultural production
The total value of agricultural crops grown in Sonoma County last year was nearly $950 million, according to the 2023 Sonoma County Crop Report, which the Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures presented to the Board of Supervisors today. The annual accounting of local agricultural commodity production and gross values, based on a survey of more than 1,000 Sonoma County producers, showed the total value was $945,722,700, which represents an 18.8 percent increase over the 2022 value of $796 million.
Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures releases 2022 crop and livestock report
The total value of agricultural crops grown in Sonoma County last year was nearly $800 million, according to the 2022 Sonoma County Crop Report, which the Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures presented to the Board of Supervisors today.
Supervisors to discuss Agricultural Access Verification Card Program at September 19 Special Meeting
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is set to consider changes to the county’s Agriculture Access Verification Program during a Special Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 beginning at 4 p.m.