| APIARY |
Perform inspection of honey bee colonies to assure their freedom from disease and certify as to the strength of honey bee colonies being used for the pollination of commercial crops. |
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| PEST DETECTION |
Systematic detection program in urban areas, commercial crops and high hazard areas to find pest infestations before they become generally distributed. |
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PEST EXCLUSION
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Perform inspections to prevent the introduction of plant pests and plant diseases that may be detrimental to agricultural crops. The Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards also inspects and certifies agricultural commodities to assure compliance with export requirements of foreign countries and domestic destinations. |
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| CROP STATISTICS |
Compile information and statistics to report the condition, acreage, production and value of agricultural products grown in Kern County. Crop information is published in the Department of Agriculture and Measurement Standards Annual Crop Report. |
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NURSERY INSPECTION |
Inspect retail and wholesale nurseries for compliance with nursery stock regulations. These regulations address pest cleanliness, quality and variety certification standards. |
| FRUIT AND VEGETABLE QC |
Inspect fruit, vegetables, nuts, and honey at the point of production, packing houses, wholesale warehouses and retail markets to ensure compliance with maturity, quality and packing requirements and certify as to the quality and condition of fruits and vegetables. |
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SEED LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Through inspection and sampling, assures that seed purchased by the consumer or buyer is properly identified and is of the quality represented on the container tag or label. |
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SHELL EGG QC |
Inspect shell eggs for interior and exterior quality at packing houses, distribution points and retail locations. |
