Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Agricultural Regulation
Since 1880, our organization has served as the unified voice for California's agricultural commissioners and sealers, dedicated to safeguarding the state's agricultural industry, environmental integrity, and fair market practices. Through collaborative efforts with state and federal agencies, we implement critical programs addressing pest prevention, pesticide regulation, food safety, and marketplace equity. Our team of experienced professionals provides regulatory oversight, educational resources, and technical support to ensure compliance with evolving agricultural standards.With over 140 years of collective expertise, we maintain California's leadership in sustainable agriculture while protecting public health and natural resources. Our commitment to innovation and transparency has established us as the trusted authority for agricultural policy and enforcement across the state's 58 counties.
Services
Pest Prevention
Pesticide Enforcement
Crop Statistics
Food Quality Control
Scale Inspections
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 years of experience in agricultural policy and regulation.
- Our network includes 58 county commissioners implementing statewide pest control programs.
- We ensure compliance with federal and state pesticide use regulations.
- Our association provides continuing education for agricultural professionals.
- We enforce marketplace equity through rigorous scale and measurement inspections.
Services
Pest Prevention
Our programs prevent exotic pest introductions through insect trapping and plant inspections. We implement monitoring systems to protect California's $50 billion agricultural industry from invasive species threats. These efforts safeguard both commercial crops and natural ecosystems across the state.
Pesticide Enforcement
We ensure safe pesticide use through training, inspections, and investigations. Our network of 400 inspector/biologists enforces state and federal regulations to protect public health and environmental quality while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Crop Statistics
We compile annual crop reports detailing California's agricultural production values. These reports provide critical data on the state's top commodities including dairy, grapes, and almonds, supporting informed policy decisions and industry planning.
Food Quality Control
Our programs regulate organic growers and farmers markets to ensure food safety compliance. We implement inspection protocols for egg handlers and certified producers to maintain California's reputation for high-quality agricultural products.
Scale Inspections
We conduct commercial scale and meter inspections to ensure transaction accuracy. Our weights and measures program protects consumers and businesses through equipment certification and price verification initiatives across California's 58 counties.
Questions
What is CACASA's primary mission?
We promote and protect California's agriculture, environment, and equitable marketplace through regulatory programs, education, and collaboration with state and federal agencies.
How does CACASA support agricultural commissioners?
We provide training resources, coordinate statewide initiatives, and serve as the official representative body for California's 58 county agricultural commissioners and sealers.
What pest control programs do you manage?
Our pest prevention programs include insect trapping networks and plant inspections to stop invasive species, protecting California's diverse agricultural crops and natural ecosystems.
How are crop statistics used?
Annual crop reports track California's $50 billion agricultural industry, documenting production values for commodities like dairy, grapes, and almonds to inform policy and business decisions.
What consumer protection services do you offer?
We enforce marketplace equity through scale inspections, price verification, and packaged goods accuracy checks to ensure fair transactions for California businesses and consumers.
