General Agency Information |
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| Name: | County of Santa Cruz Agricultural Commissioner |
| Alternate Name(s): | Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner |
| Address: |
175 Westridge Drive Watsonville, CA 95076 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-763-8080 |
| Secondary Phone: | 831-454-2620 |
| Fax: | 831-763-8255 |
| Email: | agc030@agdept.com |
| Website: | http://www.agdept.com/ |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
Monday-Friday, 8am-12 and 1-5pm
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Details |
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| Description: | The County Agricultural Commissioner is charged with enforcing provisions of the California Food and Agricultural Code which promotes and protects the production, sale and distribution of food, feed and horticultural crops, while assuring that a clean environment is conserved, workers' health and safety is assured, and a safe, economical and abundant food supply is preserved. The Agricultural Commissioner also administers the Pest Detection Program, which is responsible for the early detection of various insect pests which are not presently established within the State of California or the County of Santa Cruz but which are known to be a threat to agriculture, forest industries, and the environment. The program is 100% funded through a contractual agreement with the State Department of Food and Agriculture. The Agricultural Commissioner also serves as Sealer of Weights and Measures and enforces the provisions of the California Business and professions code which promote equity in the marketplace through tests, inspections and other regulatory activities. Transactions where weight, measure or count are the basis of sale or purchase are protected from fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. The Weights and Measures Division has four major areas of enforcement: Quantity Control, Device Inspection, petroleum enforcement, and Weighmaster Enforcement. |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Wheelchair Access |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks |
| Eligibility: | Contact for Information |
| Fees: | Call for Information |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Physical Location: | Watsonville |
| Funding Source: | County Government |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Juan Hidalgo Agricultural Commissioner |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Agricultural Produce Regulation Agricultural Support Services Consumer Assistance and Protection Environmental and Public Health/Safety Environmental Protection and Improvement Food Safety Education Government Agencies Mosquito Control Pest Control Weights and Measures |
| This agency was last updated on August 21, 2018. | |