Agricultural Commissioner

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Click on video below to see a story map tour of agriculture in Placer County...


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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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Need to have a Bee Swarm removed?

For Honeybees ONLYNo 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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Placer County Agriculture, Weights and Measures SealAgriculture 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
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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

NEW!! - Continuing Education Class - 10/25/23

Continuing Education Online Opportunities.

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.

Agriculture License Plate