News Index
GrowerWorkshop Update and Online Continuing Education Options
The Sonoma County Department ofAgriculture/Weights & Measures (AWM) has decided not to host anin-person Grower Workshop again this December. After evaluating other workshop options, wehave decided to collaborate with the UC Cooperative Extension in the UCCE NorthCoast Virtual IPM Seminar in early December. This virtual two half-day workshop is scheduled for December 1 and 2,2021 from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm each day. Read full story
Fall Plastic Recycling Day!
The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is holding the annual Plastic Recycling Day on Monday, October 25th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is being held at: 160 Grant Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Read full story
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
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
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
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
USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire
USDA Disaster Recovery Resources Related to the Kincade Fire Read full story
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
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
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