El Dorado and Alpine Counties
Department of Agriculture
Weights and Measures
Our Mission:
To protect, enhance, and promote the preservation of agriculture and the environment, sustain public health, safety, and the welfare of all citizens, all the while providing consumer and marketplace protection through the fair and equitable enforcement of laws and regulations.
Our staff is dedicated to assisting the residents of El Dorado County through our various programs and services, including, but not limited to:
pesticideregistration and regulation, nursery inspections and compliance, organic production, pest detection, weed abatement, crop statistics, wildlife services, land use information, and consumer and business protection through our weights and measures program.
From this site you will be able to find links to the extensive collection of programs performed by our department, upcoming events, and regional items of interest. Scroll down for announcements and press releases.
Announcements
- Caldor Fire Update 2021 Caldor Fire Damage Agricultural Assessment Form:
The Weights and Measures device fee schedule is available. Click
here to
download and view fees.
2020 El Dorado and Alpine Counties Crop Report is now available.
Accepted Customs and Standards for Bird Frightening Devices
USDA informational document, "Bark Beetles in California Conifers. Are Your Trees Susceptible?" can be downloaded by clicking
here.
Financial assistance is available for re-planting grapevines affected by Red Blotch Disease. Click here for more information.
California Department of Food and Agriculture's Drought Resources Webpage
Regarding the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Small Farm Irrigation Rate
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For new applicants and renewals, please use the following form: Small Farms Irrigation Rate Form
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More information can be found on their website at www.eid.org