Agricultural Commissioner

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WE ARE NAPA COUNTY

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

Continuing Education Resources, Pesticide Container Recycling, Pesticide Use Enforcement   

Pests and Diseases

European Grapevine Moth, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Light Brown Apple Moth, Olive Fruit Fly, Pest Prevention, Sudden Oak Death, Vine Mealybug

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 February, the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office hosted European Grapevine Moth meetings where presenters discussed the current EGVM situation, including findings from the past year, treatment options and review of Technical Working Group recommendations. The PowerPoint presentations given are now available to view online as pdfs.

European Grapevine Moth Presentation, Monica Cooper
Overview of the EGVM 1st Generation Treatment Program for 2012
European Grapevine Moth Grower Update, Humberto Izquierdo
EGVM Grower Liaison Update, Martin Mochizuki