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Placer County adopts Beekeeping Ordinance... click HERE to read the latest update!
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Need to have a Bee Swarm removed?
For Honeybees ONLY - No Wasps, Hornets, or Yellow Jackets
Placer County Beekeepers Association: (408) 375-0031
Honeybee Hotline: (530) 675-2924.
If no call back within 4 hours, call: (530) 265-3756.
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Click on video below to see a story map tour of agriculture in Placer County...
Take an agricultural tour of Placer County
Join us for an in depth look at agriculture in Placer County with our Ag Tour of Placer County presented by the Placer Resource Conservation District. The video series showcases the farmers and ranchers of Placer County and the benefits and challenges they face. Learn more about RCD at https://placerrcd.org.
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2023 PESTICIDE REGISTRATIONS
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Agriculture has always played an important part in Placer County’s economic success and colorful history. The Board of Supervisors continues to support and encourage agriculture in the county with the Right to Farm ordinance and the Placer Legacy Open Space and Agricultural Conservation Project.
The Agriculture Department responsibilities include:
- Performing agricultural and pesticide inspections
- Helping farmers maintain healthy crops and livestock
- Certifying weighing and measuring devices for consumer protection
- Performing quantity control and price verification inspections
- Assisting in predatory animal control
Continuing Education
Please click below to see a list of online CE opportunities.
If you have any questions about continuing education or renewing your PAC, please call our office at (530) 889-7372
Industrial Hemp
Click on link for information on industrial hemp. Check back here for updates.
Wildlife Services
The department’s Wildlife Services program is conducted for the purpose of assisting Placer County citizens with wildlife-related issues and offering technical assistance for behavior modification, use of repellents, exclusion, and habitat modification. Wildlife Specialists primarily trap problem skunks, raccoons, and opossums in and around the urban areas as well as in rural areas. Staff also responds to depredation calls involving the loss of livestock and pets from predators like coyotes, mountain lions, and bears. They also assist with beavers that build dams that often result in the flooding and damage of property. Animals are euthanized and not relocated in compliance with State Fish and Game Codes.
Land Use Issues
Review, and comment on, projects potentially affecting agriculture in the County like the:
- Highway 65 Bypass
- Land Use Permitting Issues Related to Agriculture
- Placer Vineyards
- Regional University
- Rezoning Proposals of Agricultural Land
Assist to resolve issues related to compatible land uses involving production agriculture and the keeping of livestock and horses.
Agricultural Marketing Program
Consistent with Placer County’s General Plan policies and goals related to agriculture, the Agricultural Marketing Program promotes Placer County agriculture through:
- Development of agricultural marketing products
- Media coverage of agricultural stories and events
- Building community partnerships that highlight agriculture
- Increasing public awareness of, and support for eating fresh, local in season produce
California Agriculture License Plate
Show your Support for California Agriculture with California's newest special interest license plate. When you show your support for California agriculture with the purchase of a special interest license plate you are investing in the next generation of our Ag industry’s innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Your purchase directly supports youth agriculture programs that have an established record of success. Reserve your California Agriculture plate.
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Joshua Huntsinger
Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and MeasuresPhone: 530-889-7372
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Agriculture / Weights & Measures
Physical Address
11477 E Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-889-7372Fax 530-823-1698
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
County Holidays
For a complete list- Please visit Placer County Holidays.
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Attention Visitors
Effective June 22, 2020, E Avenue is now closed to through traffic. To access the Agriculture Department and Farm Advisor offices, all visitors need to please enter using Richardson Drive to D Avenue. Parking is located in front of the building. Thank you for your cooperation!
View Access Map
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COVID-19
New guidelines to follow when visiting our office:
- Masks are required to enter the building for those who are not fully vaccinated.
- Please continue to practice social distancing.
Staff will continue to provide regulatory inspection and permit services in the field as needed. All service requests should be directed to placerag@placer.ca.gov or 530-889-7372.
UC Cooperative Extension - Farm & Home Advisor office:
- Masks are required to enter the building for those who are not fully vaccinated.
- Please continue to practice social distancing.
Please contact us by phone at (530) 889-7385 or by email ceplacer@ucanr.edu.
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