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The Alameda County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures promotes the Alameda County agricultural industry, protects the environment and the general public, and provides buyers and sellers a fair marketplace. We are the local enforcement authority for the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Our mission is to:
(1) ensure the safe and responsible use of pesticides by farmers, pest control operators, government, industry, and the general public;
(2) prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of harmful insects, plant diseases, weeds, and other pests; and
(3) ensure that commercial transactions based on weight or volume are performed on accurate and appropriate equipment.