| Organization |
Public Health Department (DPH).
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| Program |
Environmental Health Section. Office of the Agricultural Commissioner. |
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Agricultural Standards Division. |
| Address |
1390 Market Street, Room 210. San Francisco CA 94102 |
| Phone |
415-252-3830 |
| Fax |
415-252-3818 |
| Hours |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Description |
Regulates, excludes, and abates to prevent the introduction and establishment of pests detrimental to agriculture. Prevents the misuse of pesticide and maintains records of pesticide use, applications, residues, and data. Ensures that agricultural products meet required quality standards and marketing requirements. Maintains and publishes an annual county agricultural report ("Crop Report") and statistical data. Enforces regulations pertaining to nurseries, nursery stock, seeds, organic food products, farmers' markets, and direct marketing, for wholesale, retail, import, and export. Distributes state Department of Agriculture publications. Provides speakers for community groups. Formerly a division of the Consumer Assurance Department (defunct). |
| Eligibility |
Varies with service. |
| Fee |
Varies with service. |
| Application |
Call for information. |
| Transportation |
Muni (19 Polk, 21 Hayes, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness-Mission or Market Street lines) and BART/Muni Metro (Civic Center station). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
May include Cantonese, Filipino (Tagalog), Hindi, Mandarin and Spanish. |
| Officer |
Fernando Ora, Acting County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer. |
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