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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)
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
New Farmer Workshop
Interested in starting your own small farm or ranch? UCCE and the Farm Bureau are partnering to put on a 1 day workshop for prospective farmers. It will be on October 24, 2025 from 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Breakfast and lunch are included. To register, visit the link here: https://link.ucanr.edu/cs-beginning-farming-1
(PDF, 417KB)
Biochar Symposium
The UCCE is hosting a series on using Ring of Fire technology to produce helpful biochar as an alternative to open pile burning. They will have an educational class on October 24, 2025 from 10am-12pm, then several on site demonstrations on October 30, November 6, and November 13.
For more information, visit their website here: Biochar Symposium - Join Us 10/24
To register, fill out their registration form here: Registration - Biochar Symposium and Ring of Fire Demos
Apple Maturities
Red Delicious, Romes, and McIntosh apples were tested and released on 9/22/2025.
Golden Delicious apples were tested and released on 8/28/2025.
2024 Wine Grape Survey Report
The 2024 Wine Grape Survey is now available. View it here: 2024 Wine Grape Survey Report(PDF, 200KB)
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)
Beekeepers
Have you registered your hives yet this year? Remember that as a beekeeper, you are required to register your hives every year. It's free to register in El Dorado County. To register, visit beewhere.calagpermits.org.
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.
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, 214KB), and submit along with the $85 application fee.
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
Annual Pesticide Permit, OPID and Business Registration Renewals
We began offering 2025 permit and OPID renewals on December 1st, 2024. Please call (530) 621-5520 to make an appointment. No walk-ins accepted.
Pest control businesses and farm labor contractor registrations are now being accepted for 2025. Forms and fees for each type of registration are available on our Forms page. Payment is accepted by cash or check only. Please note that there are no fees for registration in Alpine County.
Livestock Related
Want to learn more about cattle health? Sign up for educational webinars from the University of California.
Other Announcements
California Department of Food and Agriculture's Drought Resources Webpage
Regarding the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Small Farm Irrigation Rate