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Programs Serving the Agricultural Community and the Public |
| Pesticide Use Enforcement: Enforcement of mandated pesticide requirements to protect workers, public health and safety, the environment, and to ensure safe food. |
| Pest Prevention: Conduct state-mandated programs preventing the introduction and establishment of pests (injurious insect and animal pests, plant diseases, and noxious weeds) in agriculture, urban, and wildlife habitats in the county. |
Pest Management: Promote and implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
practices to control or eradicate detrimental agricultural pests within San Luis Obispo County. |
| Product Quality: Perform inspections at Farmers' Markets, nurseries, organic production, and seed distributors to ensure quality products and compliance with state-mandated requirements. |
| Agricultural Resources: Provide information and make recommendations to protect the future of agriculture. |
| Weights and Measures: Protect consumers and businesses by inspecting, weighing, and measuring devices and verifying business practices to ensure accuracy in the marketplace |