Department News

2/27/2026

Ag Pass Program: SLO County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures Encourages Attendance at Annual Ag Pass Trainings to Prepare for Disasters

With wildfire season and other natural disasters posing ongoing concerns across California, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is encouraging farmers, ranchers, and agricultural operators to attend one of four upcoming Ag Pass trainings this April.

10/21/2025

2024 Annual Crop Statistics Released

San Luis Obispo County 2024 Crop Statistics Released: County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Reports Sustainability for All Crop Sectors

4/7/2025

Shipments of Unsolicited Packages of Seeds Appear to Be Coming from China and Other Foreign Sources

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) have been notified of new shipments of unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to be coming from China and other foreign sources.

12/9/2024

County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures Offers Tips to Protect Consumers During the 2024 Holiday Season

As the 2024 holiday shopping season ramps up, shoppers across San Luis Obispo County are being urged to stay vigilant when it comes to pricing at the register.

12/9/2024

Weights & Measures: 2024 Inspection Sweep for Skimmers

During the heavily traveled 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, County Weights and Measures inspectors conducted an additional concentrated sweep of inspections consisting of 294 gas pumps at 34 stations throughout the county. Inspectors did not detect any fraudulent devices during this special effort.

9/24/2024

2023 Annual Crop Statistics Released

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures announces the release of the 2023 production statistics for the local agricultural industry.