Placer County Seal Placer County Home Digital Counties Survey Winner
  Home Contact Us Site Map Print Page Convert to PDF  
 
| | | | | | |
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Agricultural Commissioner

Joshua Huntsinger Commissioner/Sealer of Weights
11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603            

530-889-7372
Fax 530-823-1698
Email - placerag@placer.ca.gov












Our Mission:
Enhance and promote the preservation of agriculture and the environment while maintaining the health and safety of all citizens.

Assure equity in the marketplace through the fair and equal enforcement of laws and regulations.


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
  • Certifying weighing and measuring devices for consumer protection
  • Assisting in predatory animal control
  • Helping farmers maintain healthy crops and livestock


    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.  Click here to reserve your plate.
     



 

© 2012 County of Placer, California | Legal Notices | Citizens GuideContact Us | Sign up for County e-News