Merced County Agricultural Commissioner's Office

Organization Description

Merced County Overview

  • Mission: Provide quality public services that enhance and protect our diverse community
  • Vision: A thriving and inclusive Merced County
  • Values: 
    • Integrity — Provide accountability and consistency between our words and our actions. 
    • Innovation — To foster a creative work environment that attracts and retains employees who provide quality services through countywide collaboration. 
    • Inclusion — Respect and value diverse backgrounds by encouraging personal and professional growth while recognizing individuals for their contributions.
Program Information

"The Agricultural Commissioner enforces the laws and regulations of the California Food and Agriculture Code and the California Code of Regulations while serving at the discretion of the County Board of Supervisors and CDFA Secretary of Agriculture. Merced County Agricultural Commissioner’s office employs a staff of thirty and has its main office in Merced with a satellite office in Los Banos.

The Agricultural Division acts under the jurisdiction and direction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), and works in cooperation with various federal, state, regional and local agencies."

- Ag Commissioner Webpage

Health & Safety
Address 
2139 Wardrobe Ave
Merced, CA 95341
United States
General Phone 
(209) 385-7431
Website:
https://www.countyofmerced.com/58/Ag-Commissioner
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Political Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Animal Welfare, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems, Restorative Justice, Science or Technology, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Social Transformation, Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Physical/Mental Abuse, Sexual or Domestic Violence Support Programs, Substance Abuse
Hours of operation 

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm