Butte County – Louie Mendoza

Butte County – Louie Mendoza

CAC Focus Butte County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Serving Butte County since 1881 Butte County appointed its first Board of Horticultural Commissioners in 1881. In 1910, it was renamed the Agricultural Commissioner. The County Agricultural...
USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

(Washington, D.C., April 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers...
BeeWhere – GIS Technology Works to Protect Bees and Almonds

BeeWhere – GIS Technology Works to Protect Bees and Almonds

It’s almond blosom time in California. Sacramento CA —  Not only does this season bring beautiful flowers to the state, but it also brings bees. Lots of bees.  “It’s really important that we protect bees,” said Louie Mendoza, Agricultural Commissioner in...
Sonoma County – Tony Linegar

Sonoma County – Tony Linegar

CAC Focus Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Office founded? 1928. How many employees do you have and in what positions? The department has 38 full-time employees and 20 seasonal extra help employees. The commissioner: Tony Linegar was appointed Sonoma...