Agricultural Commissioner

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Agricultural Commissioner Sealer of Weights and Measures

Dave Whitmer, AgComm
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Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures

The Napa County Agricultural Commissioner and staff are responsible for the implementation of federal, State and local regulatory programs within Napa County. These programs are designed to protect people and the environment and to promote agriculture within the county. Napa County currently has a reputation as a premier wine-producing region, but, as history has shown, also has the climate and soils capable of producing many types of exceptional agricultural products.

 

Programs

Food Quality and Marketing

Direct Marketing, Farmers' Markets, Organic Registration, Standardization

Pesticide Safety Program

CalAgPermits, Continuing Education Resources, Pesticide Container Recycling, Pesticide Use Enforcement   

Pests and Diseases

European Grapevine Moth, Vine Mealybug, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Light Brown Apple Moth, Brown Marmarated Stink Bug

Weights and Measures

Device Registration Ordinance, Quality Control of Packaged Goods, Weighing and Measuring Devices

Wildlife Services

Introduction to the Program, Tips to Prevent Wild Animal Encounters

 

Other Department Information

EGVM highlight

European Grapevine Moth Grower Update Presentations

In July, the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office hosted European Grapevine Moth meetings where presenters discussed the current EGVM situation, including trapping finds for 2012 and quarantine compliance and sanitation. The PowerPoint presentations are now available online as pdfs.

EGVM Quarantine Compliance and Sanitation July 2012
European Grapevine Moth Trapping Update, Humberto Izquierdo
Evaluating the Fate of EGVM in Winemaking
EGVM Compliance Agreement Information Page