Agriculture

Department Divisions

External Links

Applications & Portals

  • Weighmaster License: Submit a Weighmaster License Application via the CDFA portal— Please Note: This specific license is issued and managed entirely by the State of California. The County Agriculture Department cannot process your application or fee payment, nor look up your application status.
  • CalAgPermits Login: Submit your online pesticide use reports (PUR) or file a notice of intent.
  • NextRequest Public Records Requests: Submit a formal public records request for historical agricultural data, local department records, or public documentation.

State & Federal Offices

  • CA Department of Food and Agriculture: Visit the Main CDFA Site for statewide rules, California grant programs, and state quarantine boundaries.
  • CDFA Division of Measurement Standards: Visit the Main DMS Site for California laws regarding commercial scales, fuel pumps, and retail scanners.
  • CA Department of Pesticide Regulation: Visit the  Main DPR Site to look up registered chemicals, access state safety training materials, or check statewide licensing rules.
  • US Department of Agriculture: Visit the Main USDA Site to look up federal crop insurance, register livestock brands, apply for farm loans, or check disaster assistance eligibility.

Local Agriculture Associations & Resources

  • Mendocino County Farmers Market Association: Visit the MCFARM Website to check seasonal market schedules, find local manager contact details, or apply to become a certified market vendor.
  • UC Cooperative Extension Lake/Mendocino Counties: Contact local UCCE Farm Advisors for localized crop advice, soil questions, livestock help, or to reach the Master Gardeners.
  • UC Integrated Pest Management: Look up UC IPM Guides for research-backed treatment schedules and pest identification charts.
  • Williamson Act Guidelines: Download the 2016 Williamson Act Rules (PDF) to review the property tax adjustment policies for local agricultural preserves.
  • Farm Bureau: Visit the Mendocino County Farm Bureau Site for local grower advocacy, community events, and member resources.