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Find out more about new regulation changes, continuing education events, pesticide container recycling events, and new pest quarantine areas.

Crop Reports

Agriculture is still a vital part of the County’s economy, with revenues surpassing $340 million in 2021. Take a look at the county’s crop reports since 1940 until now.

Farmer's Market

Locate a certified Farmers’ Market in your neighborhood to find some the finest LOCALLY GROWN produce, honey or potted plants. Find out how to sell at a certified market.

The California Dog Teams have demonstrated that unmarked parcels present a high-risk pathway for harmful pests to enter California. Find out more about Tank, the county’s agricultural detector dog and how he helps the community from invasive pests.

Shipping To Santa Clara County

If I would like to mail something from Santa Clara County to another state, what are the requirements?

Insect & Weed ID

Do you have an insect or weed you have never seen before or just want to find out what it is? Do you have a new problem with a tree or plant in your garden?

Invasive Pests

Services and information to help residents protect themselves and their families from non-native weeds, insects and plant diseases.

Pesticide Forms & Fees

Registration forms and fees for your farm, apiary, nursery, farm labor contractor, pest control or maintenance gardener business. Pesticide use report forms & how to submit them. Employee training forms for handlers and fieldworkers.

Request Public Records

Submit a request for public records in accordance with the California Public Records Act.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Division of Agriculture is to fulfill the mandates of the State of California and to provide quality regulatory services to the citizens of Santa Clara County. The Division serves local businesses, protects public health and the environment, and promotes a wholesome and ample food supply. The County Agricultural Commissioner directs the enforcement programs of the local Division of Agriculture.

The Division's primary enforcement mission is to:

Ensure the safe, responsible, and judicious use of pesticides by farmers, pest control companies, government, industry, and the general public;
Ensure a wholesome and healthful food supply; and
Prevent the introduction, establishment, and spread of destructive insects, plant diseases and weeds into the County's urban and agricultural areas.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Santa Clara County Division of Agriculture, (San Jose)
1553 Berger Drive, Building 1
San Jose, CA 95112

Main Phone Line: (408) 918-4600
Fax: (408) 286-2460

Agricultural Biologist Office Duty Phone Line: (408) 918-4610

Pierce's Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Phone Line: (408) 918-4623

Santa Clara County Division of Agriculture, (San Martin)
80 W. Highland Avenue, Building K
San Martin, CA 95046

Main Phone Line: (408) 201-0640
Fax: (408) 683-4247

Agricultural Biologist Office Duty Phone Line: (408) 201-0648

E-Mail: [email protected]

What's New

Livestock Pass Program

Online Pesticide Use Reporting

Oriental Fruit Fly

Asian Citrus Psyllid

Peach Fruit Fly

A person carts peppers, greens, and cabbage in a field

Santa Clara County Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (SCC UAIZ)

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Notice of Public Hearing (August 25, 2020)

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Santa Clara County Division of Agriculture (San Jose)
1553 Berger Drive
Building 1
San Jose, CA 95112

San Jose Main Phone: (408) 918-4600
San Martin Main Phone: (408) 201-0640
Agricultural Biologist Office Duty Phone Line: (408) 918-4610
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Phone Line: (408) 918-4623
Fax: (408) 286-2460
Email: [email protected]

1553 Berger Drive, Building 1, San Jose, CA 95112