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April 23, 2021 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Water Assessment and Agricultural Loss Surveys for 2021 Crop Year

The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office surveys producers when there are significantimpacts to agricultural production due to weather.  Based on survey results, a disaster can bedeclared and various assistance programs become available through USDA. Read full story


October 09, 2020 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Agricultural Loss Survey for 2020 Fires

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture is conducting an agricultural damage and/or loss survey to determine the extent and nature of losses due to the 2020 fires. Read full story


October 09, 2020 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

24th Annual Grower Workshop Cancelled

It is with great sadness to say that due to COVID-19 and the restrictions put in place by the CDC, we will NOT be able to host the 24thAnnual Grower Workshop December 2020. Read full story


December 13, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

2019 Crop Report Survey

We are conducting our annual survey for the Sonoma County Agricultural Crop Report. If you are an agricultural producer, it is important that we receive your production figures for 2019. Read full story


November 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire

USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire Read full story


November 06, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Agricultural Loss Survey for 2019 Kincade Fire

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is conducting an agricultural damage and/or loss survey to determine the extent and nature of losses due to the 2019 Kincade Fire. Read full story


August 20, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

The 2018 Crop Report is now available online

This year’s Crop Report  honors Sonoma County dairies, highlighting the history and evolution of the dairy industry over the years. Read full story


August 15, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Public Review Draft version of VESCO Best Management Practices for Agriculture Erosion and Sediment Control Manual

This downloadable PDF is of the DRAFT version of the BMP manual used in the VESCO Program as a regulatory guide. The updated manual includes guidelines for Geologic reports, geotech and soils reports, drainage reports, biological reports including wetland and focused species reports, standard plan notes and glossary. Read full story


April 10, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Spring Plastic Recycling Day!

TheDepartment of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is holding the annual PlasticRecycling Day on Tuesday, May 7thfrom 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is being held at the Sonoma CountyCorporate Yard located: at 17270 Healdsburg Avenue (at Alexander Valley Rd.) inHealdsburg. Read full story


April 10, 2019 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Calling all Outstanding Contributors to the Agricultural Community

Each year the Sonoma County Harvest Fair selects outstanding members of the Sonoma County agricultural community to be honored for their contributions to the industry. The Sonoma County Harvest Fair is seeking your help to nominate this year's award recipients. Read full story