Agricultural Commissioner
Christine Turner
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights
11477 E Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
530-889-7372
Fax 530-823-1698
Email - placerag@placer.ca.gov
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