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June 17, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

VESCO Ordinance: Replant Pathway Amendments

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures was directed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to popose adjustments to the VESCO ordinance.



March 09, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures Proposes Fee Changes Effective 07.01.2026

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are conducting consolidated fee hearings on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Administration Drive in Santa Rosa.  The Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is proposing fee increases for the Agriculture, Land Stewardship, and Weights & Measures divisions.  

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June 03, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Board of Supervisors approves action plan to strengthen Sonoma County agriculture

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a coordinated action plan on Tuesday to support the local agricultural industry amid mounting economic and environmental pressures, formally declaring agriculture and working lands critical infrastructure essential to the county’s economy, environment and food security.


May 26, 2026 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Invasive insect discovered in grapevine plants shipped to Sonoma County Costco stores

The Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures is advising residents to take precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was found on plant shipments delivered to Costco stores in Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park.


September 09, 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures

Sonoma County reports $857.6 million in agricultural production for 2024; highlights resilience of poultry producers, shifts in grape and apple markets

Sonoma County’s agricultural production reached a total value of $857,620,400 in 2024, a 9.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the annual Crop Report released today by the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures.