August 24, 2020 – Due to the recent wildfire event here in Nevada County as well as the numerous fires across the State, in the coming days it is possible that air quality could deteriorate into the unhealthy category here in Nevada County. The Nevada County Department of Agriculture reminds Farmers and Ranchers that if […]
Nevada County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
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“Mysterious and Unsolicited Seed” shipments from China – do not open, plant or dispose of them
July 29, 2020 – Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has become aware of a number of reports regarding “mysterious and unsolicited seeds from China and other parts of Asia”. The seed packages, often labeled as jewelry, toys, etc., are being shipped to homeowners throughout the U.S., including Nevada County. The CDFA […]
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Learn about Gray Wolves in California on Dec. 19
December 5, 2019 – Kent Laudon, wolf specialist with California Department of Fish and Wildlife will be presenting information on California’s Gray Wolf, during a special joint-meeting of the Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission and the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission. Potential evidence of at least one other wild wolf in California. CDFW trailcam […]
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Invasive Stink Bug Discovered in Nevada County
April 8, 2018 – In recent months, the Nevada County Department of Agriculture has made two detections of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), which is an invasive species native to Eastern Asia. BMSB was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2001, and by 2004 it made its way across the United States into Oregon. BMSB […]
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Two Confirmed Cases of Equine Coronavirus in Penn Valley
PENN VALLEY, Calif. March 9, 2017 – Two local horses in the Penn Valley area were officially diagnosed with Equine Coronavirus by veterinarians. Testing on other horses in the immediate contact area is underway. The Equine Coronavirus is transmitted through contact with feces. There is no threat to humans but there is significant threat to […]