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El Dorado and Alpine Counties
Department of Agriculture
Weights and Measures
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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.
Overview
Our staff is dedicated to assisting the residents of El Dorado County through our various programs and services, including, but not limited to: pesticide registration 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.
To contact a farm advisor or access any other advisory or research needs, visit the University of California Cooperative Extension, Central Sierra, located across the hall from our Department, or visit the University of California Cooperative Extension, Central Sierra website.
Announcements
Glassy Wing Sharpshooter (GWSS)
Sign a treatment consent form here:
GWSS Treatment Consent (online)
GWSS Treatment Consent(PDF, 441KB) (for download)
Questions About the Treatments?
Here are some answers to our FAQs: GWSS Treatment FAQ(PDF, 127KB)
The products we are using in the treatments are Altus, Merit, and sometimes Coretect. For safety information and frequently asked questions regarding these products, view the documents below:
Still have questions? Give us a call at (530) 621-5520 or email us at eldcag@edcgov.us.
More Information about the ongoing GWSS treatments in El Dorado Hills can be found at the page below:
CDFA - PDCP - Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) Treatment Information
Ag Pass
The agricultural and livestock access pass program allows eligible commercial farmers and ranchers access (conditions permitting) to their crops and livestock to perform essential farming and ranching activities during emergencies and wildfire evacuations. On March 12, 2026, 9am-1pm, we will be holding an initial training for passholders from both El Dorado and Amador County in person at our office. The annual renewal training will be held virtually on March 26th at 6pm.Register for a training session here: Ag Pass Registration Link, or contact us for more information.
To qualify for the program, you must have one of the following:
- 5 acres or more of planted crops
- 50 head (including in utero) of livestock, not including horses
- 50 beehives
- 100 poultry or rabbits
To receive a pass, you must attend the four-hour initial training class and sign a notarized waiver of liability, available on our Forms page. To renew the pass, you must attend a one-hour renewal training every year. Passes are non-transferable, and every individual who wishes to have access must attend the training class. Passholders will be allowed entry into evacuation zones as conditions allow and may be denied access by incident command due to worsening conditions in the disaster area.
Fees & Online Payments
Please note that as of July 1, 2025, our fees have changed. Please confirm the amount using the Device Registration Fee Schedule(PDF, 88KB) before making a payment.
We are now offering the option to pay fees online by e-check or credit card. If you are paying a Weights & Measures Invoice, have your account and invoice number handy. These can be found on the bottom of the invoice sheet. To pay for an Admin Permit, contact us for an invoice number to enter with the payment information.
Online payments can be made through Point & Pay and will be charged the additional processing fees listed below. To avoid processing fees, you can still pay by cash or check sent to our office at 311 Fair Ln in Placerville.
- E-Checks: $0.75 per payment transaction
- Credit Card: 2.20% of the payment amount, with a minimum Service Fee of $2.00 per payment transaction
Ranch Marketing & Winery Ordinance
An Administrative Permit is now required to hold any special events under the Ranch Marketing & Winery Ordinance. To apply for an Administrative Permit, fill out the application here: Administrative Permit for Special Events Application(PDF, 222KB), and submit along with the $85 application fee.
Annual Pesticide Permit, OPID and Business Registration Renewals
We will be offering 2026 permit and OPID renewal appointments from December 1st, 2025 until March 31st, 2026. Please call (530) 621-5520 to make an appointment. No walk-ins accepted. After March 31st, 2026, wait times for permit appointments will increase significantly as staff shift their time to other programs in the spring.
Pest control businesses and farm labor contractor registrations are now being accepted for 2026. Some fees have changed. Forms and fees for each type of registration are available on our Forms page. Please note that there are no fees for registration in Alpine County.
Beekeepers
Have you registered your hives yet this year? Remember that as a beekeeper, you are required to register your hives every year. To register, visit beewhere.calagpermits.org.
Fee Increases
As of July 1, 2025, our fees have changed. The new rates can be found here: Device Registration Fee Schedule(PDF, 88KB)
BOS Resolution authorizing the fee increase: Resolution No. 082-2025(PDF, 76KB)
Nursery Licensing Information
Interested in selling live plants or cut flowers? You'll need a nursery license. To learn more about the requirements, visit the links below.
Nursery Licensing Requirements in English and Spanish.
CDFA Nursery Services Program Website.
Pesticide Continuing Education Units
Need continuing education units to renew a license from DPR? Below are some places you can sign up for free continuing education.
Continuing Education - Department of Pesticide Regulation
San Joaquin County CDPR Approved Courses
What Are the UC Ag Experts Talking About? - UC Ag Experts Talk
Other Announcements
California Department of Food and Agriculture's Drought Resources Webpage
Regarding the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Small Farm Irrigation Rate