| Department: | AGRICULTURE/WEIGHTS & MEASURES |
| Mission Statement: | "Serve, Inform and Protect the Public and Industry of San Diego County with
Pride and a Spirit of Cooperation. Enhance and Promote the Preservation of Agriculture and the Environment while maintaining the Health and Saftey of All. Assure Quality and Equity in the Marketplace through Education and the Enforcement of Laws and Regulations. Maintain a Unified Commitment to Professionalism, Expertise and Integrity." |
| Department Head: | Kathleen Thuner, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer |
| Summary: | The department inspects food and flower crops to exclude, detect and eradicate agricultural and horticultural pests; regulates pesticide use and worker health and safety; enforces standards and laws covering fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, nurseries, apiaries and seeds; compiles agricultural statistics; inspects weighing and measuring devices; and enforces the fair purchasing and labeling act. |
