Department Mission Statement:

Through the effective and efficient use of resources, the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is committed to serving the community by protecting agriculture, the environment,and the health and safety of its citizens, and by ensuring equity in the marketplace.

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Skimmer Click to view article, Weights and Measures: Inspection Sweep for Skimmers

Weights and Measures: Inspection Sweep for Skimmers

On November 22, 2023, weights and measures inspectors completed a sweep at 29 service stations, with a total of 141 fuel pumps being inspected.
2022 Crop Report Cover clip Click to view article, 2022 Annual Crop Statistics Released

2022 Annual Crop Statistics Released

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures announces the release of the 2022 production statistics for the local agricultural industry. For the second consecutive year, crop values for San Luis Obispo County set a record high as the total value for 2022 reached $1,084,332,000, a slight increase of less than one percent over the previous year.

Jackson tent trap in apricot tree Click to view article, Seeking Help from the Public

Seeking Help from the Public

Ag Official Seeks the Public's Help in Searching for Detrimental Invasive Insect Pests
Fuel Pump Seals Click to view article, National Weights and Measures Week - March 1-7, 2023

National Weights and Measures Week - March 1-7, 2023

National Weights and Measures Week, March 1-7, commemorates President John Adams’ signing of the first United States Weights and Measures law on March 2nd, 1799. This law ultimately led to the establishment of today’s enforcement framework assuring consumer protection and equity in the marketplace.
Crop Report Cover Clip Click to view article, 2021 Annual Crop Statistics Released

2021 Annual Crop Statistics Released

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures releases the 2021 Annual Crop Report statistics. Crop values recorded for San Luis Obispo County reached a record high in 2021, as total value topped out at $1,081,952,000 despite severe drought conditions, as well as additional challenges with labor shortages, increasing costs, and rapidly shifting market conditions.